Whisper of the Heart

Coming-of-age tale of a 14-year-old girl seeking direction in life while falling for a young violin-maker., Magical coming-of-age anime saga about a 14-year-old girl seeking direction in life while falling for a young violin-maker. Directed by Yoshifumi Kondo from a script by Hayao Miyazaki, who adapted the manga comic by Aoi Hiiragi., From Japan’s Studio Ghibli, Yoshifumi Kondo’s charming film tells the story of bookworm Shizuku Tsukishima, who feels overpowered by her bossy, studious family. She meets Seiji, an irritating yet charming boy who annoys and fascinates her in equal measures. Seiji harbours an odd ambition: to make violins in Cremona, Italy. One day, in his uncle’s antique shop, Shizuku sees a statue of a cat that could be the inspiration to make Seiji’s dreams come true… In Japanese with English subtitles.