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What it's about
Takao, who dreams of becoming a shoemaker, skips school and is sketching shoes in a garden in the middle of Tokyo. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, without arranging the times, the two start to see each other again and again, but only on rainy days.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Makoto Shinkai
- Writer
- Makoto Shinkai
- Starring
- Miyu Irino, Kana Hanazawa, Fumi Hirano
Details
- Release date
- May 31, 2013
- Language
- Japanese, English
- Country
- Japan
- Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch The Garden of Words (2013) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Garden of Words in the United States?
- The Garden of Words is available with a subscription or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HiDive (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
- Can I stream The Garden of Words or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HiDive (HD).
- Can I watch The Garden of Words for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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