# Whisper of the Heart (1995)

> A book-loving Japanese schoolgirl discovers first love and tests her artistic dreams while a gifted boy pursues violin making.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23692

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
- Director: Yoshifumi Kondo
- Cast: Yoko Honna, Issey Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana, Shigeru Muroi, Minami Takayama, Mayumi Izuka, Yorie Yamashita, Keiju Kobayashi
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113824/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, gentle, hopeful, quiet afternoon, family movie night

## Synopsis

A young girl's quest for self-discovery leads her to unexpected friendships and dreams.

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