# Look Back (2024)

> Two small-town manga artists transform rivalry into an enduring friendship whose creative bond carries them through joy, loss, and the uncertain meaning of making art.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2990442

## Facts

- Runtime: 58 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama
- Director: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
- Cast: Yuumi Kawai, Mizuki Yoshida, Yoichiro Saito, Kota Oka, Kureha Maki, Koya Yoshihashi, Takeshi Miyajima, Daisuke Takahashi
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31711040/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, tender, wistful, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

Two small-town girls discover the power of friendship through their shared passion for manga.

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