From Up on Poppy Hill

Set in Yokohama in 1963, "From Up on Poppy Hill" navigates the tender romance between high school students Umi and Shun, amidst Japan's post-war reconstruction and the impending 1964 Olympics. The film captures the tension between optimism and conflict as the youth grapple with their nation's turbulent history. As Umi and Shun's friendship deepens, a hidden truth surfaces, threatening to disrupt their budding relationship and challenge their hopes for a brighter future.