Another Hayao Miyazaki film that Jasmine lent me. Unlike other Miyazaki films, this one doesn’t involve heavy and political issues. Rather, it focuses on teen love (^.^) and finding one’s true path in life.

The movie is heartwarming and has just the kind of atmosphere for a laid-back afternoon to enjoy oneself.

It features the song of Olivia Newton-John called Country Road and the heroine even translated it to Japanese and sang it. I have to admit that I am not very good with old songs, but that songs really grows on you, especially as it is used often in the movie; in different versions, sung by different people.

Whisper of the Heart makes me smile because of the interaction between characters that are both innocent and endearing. Crushes, flings and even true love combined with the determination to find one’s path are definitely what makes this movie such a delight.

In truth, it makes one yearn to have a puppy love, at any age. =)

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