Whisper of the Heart (4K Restoration)

Fourteen-year-old bookworm Shizuku loves to lose herself in fairy tales and novels: school, family, and boys hold little interest for her. That is, until she discovers that nearly all the books she’s borrowed from the school library have already been read by a certain Seiji. Gradually, something beautiful blossoms between the two.

Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke) wrote the screenplay for this subtle, moving, and heartwarming tale of first love, ambition, and poetry. He entrusted the direction to his dream successor, Yoshifumi Kondo, who would pass away three years later at the age of 47.