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Having lived her whole life in the city, 27-year-old Taeko (Daisy Ridley, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) decides to visit her relatives in the countryside. As she travels, memories of her youth resurface and after meeting young farmer Toshio (Dev Patel, Slumdog Millionaire), she wonders if she's been true to the dreams of her childhood self. Deftly switching between past and present, Only Yesterday is a masterpiece of time and tone, rich with humor and stirring emotion, and beautifully animated by Studio Ghibli, one of the world's most revered animation studios. From Academy Award®-nominated director Isao Takahata (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya) and General Producer Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away), this critically acclaimed film has never before been released in North America until now-in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Bonus Content: Feature Length Storyboards The Making of Only Yesterday Behind the Scenes with the Voice Cast Interview with the English Dub Team Foreign Trailers and TV Spots U.S. Trailer

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"A high-energy believe-in-yourself adventure and a fantastical social fable all rolled into one." – Peter Debruge, Variety "Richly animated and surprisingly touching, 'Poupelle' is a gem." – Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News "It's an aspirational and inspirational tale of daring to reach for the stars." – Richard Whittaker, Austin Chronicle "Japanese animator Yusuke Hirota's steampunk directorial debut is a moving, accessible tribute to legacy, nature, and unexpected friendships." – Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media Poupelle of Chimney Town is the story of young Lubicchi living among the thick smoke from the chimneys of his isolated town, yearning to see the “stars” — to know the truth — his father always told him about. One Halloween night he meets Poupelle, a man made of garbage, and together they look to the sky as their adventure begins. Spectacularly beautiful, filled with inspiring performances and splendid music and sound effects, and produced at Tokyo's famed STUDIO4ºC, Poupelle of Chimney Town brings laughter, tears and joy. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Poupelle of Chimney Town [Blu-ray]

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Sent from her foster home in the city one summer to a sleepy town by the sea in Hokkaido, Anna dreams her days away among the marshes. She believes she’s outside the invisible magic circle to which most people belong – and shuts herself off from everyone around her. Anna never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, who does not judge Anna for being just what she is. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than she begins to wonder about her newfound friend…