Only Yesterday
Omoide Poro Poro
#1 Most Rated · 1991#178 Most Popular#1 Most Popular · 1991
Taeko Okajima is a typical "office lady" in a big company in a big city. When she takes a sabbatical to the countryside in Yamagata Prefecture, the hometown of her brother-in-law, the journey recalled her memory of her 5th grade year. During her stay in Yamagata, she works hard and happily as a farmer and is surrounded by friendly relatives and villagers, bringing up more memories. Their hospitality makes her to reconsider her choice of life.
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Fantastic Film - Ghibli's Best
- 100
A heartfelt ode to nostalgia and how our past molds our present.
It exceptionally represents the raw emotion felt in life’s most uncomfortable and awkward situations.
- 95
"Las larvas tienen que cambiar para convertirse en mariposas. Yo no quería cambiar... "
Another chill movie from Ghibli, but it's easier for the 'grown-ups' to enjoy.
There've been a lot of Ghibli movies about children growing up, but this might be the only one about adults growing up.
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A journey between the past and the present.
An understated, introspective piece of life drama that feels so real it could be mistaken for an autobiography.
Only Yesterday is a slice of life film rooted in reflection and nostalgia that is realistic in its portrayal.
Studio Ghibli's take on adult decision-making
