In This Corner of the World is a 2016 Japanese animated film directed by Sunao Katabuchi, based on the manga of the same name by Fumiyo Kōno. The story follows Suzu Urano, a young woman who moves from Hiroshima to the small town of Kure after marrying her cousin, Shūsaku, during World War II. As Suzu navigates her new life in a war-torn Japan, she faces the challenges of daily survival amidst the horrors of air raids, food shortages, and the constant threat of bombings. Despite the adversity, the film explores Suzu’s resilience, her adaptation to the wartime environment, and her enduring love for her family.
The film is notable for its poignant portrayal of the human cost of war, particularly through the experiences of ordinary people rather than soldiers. It highlights the emotional impact of World War II on those who lived through it, showing the strength of women and families in times of hardship. The narrative is filled with quiet, personal moments that contrast with the larger devastation of the war, bringing an intimate, heartfelt perspective to historical events. The film’s visual style, hand-drawn animation, captures the beauty of everyday life even in such challenging circumstances.
In This Corner of the World received widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, animation, and emotional depth. It won numerous awards, including the Hiroshima Peace Film Award and multiple accolades at Japanese film festivals. The film was praised for its realistic depiction of wartime life, especially its focus on the impact of the atomic bomb and the resilience of the survivors. The movie also earned a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 21st Online Film Critics Society Awards, though it ultimately lost to Coco.
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
Year Manufactured: 2016
Item Weight: 0.22 pounds
Item UPC: 826663181050
Suzu Urano is a pure and kindhearted girl who loves to draw and keep her head in the clouds. Growing up in the outskirts of Hiroshima with her family, she is more than happy to help with her grandmother's nori business.
However, when she becomes of age, Suzu leaves her beloved home to marry Shuusaku Houjou, a man she barely knows. As she integrates into her new husband's household, the homesick bride struggles to adjust to the unfamiliar environment as the war effort extends far beyond its point of no return. When the war reaches Suzu's own backyard and peace gives way to brutality, how will she support herself and those she comes to love along the way
Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni paints a colorful yet haunting depiction of everyday life in the years before and after World War II, showcasing the perseverance and fortitude of ordinary Japanese during one of the darkest periods of modern history.
Winner of the 40th Japan Academy Award for Best Animation Award, the 90th Kinema Junpo Best Ten Japan Film Best 1 and Director Award, 71st Mainichi Film Concurs Japanese Movie Excellence Award and Ofuji Nobushiro Prize, 59th Blue Ribbon Award Director Award, Hiroshima Peace Film Award during the 3rd Hiroshima International Film Festival, and the Best Film during the 38th Yokohama Film Festival.
It also won the Grand Prize Award on the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival.
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