# In This Corner of the World (2016)

> A young bride preserves family life and fragile hope in wartime Hiroshima as rationing and catastrophe steadily narrow her world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248063

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, War, History
- Director: Sunao Katabuchi
- Cast: Non, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Natsuki Inaba, Minori Omi, Daisuke Ono, Megumi Han, Nanase Iwai, Shigeru Ushiyama
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4769824/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: gentle, wistful, melancholic, reflective evening, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of resilience amidst the ravages of war and the warmth of family love.

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