Makoto SHINKAI

5 Centimeters Per Second

秒速5センチメートル

Nippon Cinema   ª 

Takaki and Akari are best friends. But when both families relocate, their lives change. After a year, Takaki is about to reunite with Akari. Sitting on the train, memories of the past rush through his mind. He begins to wonder if they will ever be able to see each other again, and share their secret feelings. Join Takaki on a journey into three interconnected tales of love and lost innocence.

秒速5センチメートル
Byôsoku 5 senchimêtoru

Japan 2007

63 minutes

Director
Makoto SHINKAI

Script
Makoto SHINKAI

Cinematography
Makoto SHINKAI

Music
Tenmon

Production
CoMix Wave Films

Distribution
Rapid Eye Movies

About Makoto SHINKAI

Makoto SHINKAI, born in Nagano Prefecture in 1973, studied Japanese literature. He worked as a graphic designer for computer games and began directing himself. Because he participates in many of the work steps, SHINKAI counts as a true auteur of animated film.