Aya Okamura has been working for two years and has begun living on her own for a job opportunity. With her mother working overseas as a doctor, her father is now living alone with the family's longtime pet cat Mii-san. One night, Aya returns from a long day at work, and as she rests on her bed, she reminiscences about the times the family had together. She remembers the sadness she felt when her mom went overseas, and the solace she felt when her father brought home Mii-san to give her comfort. Then, she receives a phone call.
Directed by Makoto Shinkai
alienation
coming of age
futuristic
slice of life
generation gap
solitude
anime
short film
office lady (ol)
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3.5 / 5
Cast
Satomi Hanamura
Aya Okamura (voice)
Shinji Ogawa
Kouji Okamura (voice)
Fumi Hirano
Mii (voice)
Crew
Makoto Shinkai
Director
Makoto Shinkai
Writer
Makoto Shinkai
Editor
Makoto Shinkai
Director of Photography
Makoto Shinkai
Storyboard Artist
Popular Reviews
20 reviews
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7.0★ · 03/24/26
i am in pain
i am in pain
Zétény Tóth
6.0★ · 01/19/26
#14 I think, I THINK. Makoto Shinkai is a cat person
#14 I think, I THINK. Makoto Shinkai is a cat person
Ryan Duckworth
8.0★ · 11/10/25
The fact is that happiness will continue. But, I think you two already know that.
Incredibly easy to say that bad things will always happen but instead it actually says the inverse. Good times will always come around. Think I needed to hear that right now
The fact is that happiness will continue. But, I think you two already know that.
Incredibly easy to say that bad things will always happen but instead it actually says the inverse. Good times will always come around. Think I needed to hear that right now