# 5 Centimeters per Second (2007)

> A lyrical anime romance traces how childhood devotion survives, changes, and fades across years of distance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23988

## Facts

- Runtime: 63 min
- Genres: Animation, Romance, Drama
- Director: Makoto Shinkai
- Cast: Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou, Satomi Hanamura, Risa Mizuno, Ayaka Onoue, Yuka Terasaki, Yuko Nakamura, Masami Iwasaki
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0983213/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, dreamy, quiet evening, reflective night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and distance that captures the essence of longing and connection.

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