Only Yesterday (1991)
Original title: おもひでぽろぽろ
Only Yesterday is a 1991 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Isao Takahata, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Miki Imai, Yoko Honna and Toshiro Yanagiba.
In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
Quick answers
What is Only Yesterday about?
In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
When was Only Yesterday released?
Only Yesterday was released on 20 July 1991.
How long is Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday runs 1h 59m.
Who made Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday was directed by Isao Takahata.
Where can I watch Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Only Yesterday
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Miki Imai as Taeko Okajima (voice)
- Yoko Honna as Taeko Okajima as a 5-Year-Old (voice)
- Toshiro Yanagiba as Toshio (voice)
- Yorie Yamashita as Nanako Okajima (voice)
- Yuki Minowa as Yaeko Okajima (voice)
- Masahiro Ito as Taeko's Father (voice)
- Michie Terada as Taeko's Mother (voice)
- Chie Kitagawa as Taeko's Grandmother (voice)
- Mayumi Izuka as Tsuneko Tani (voice)
- Yuuki Masuda as Hirota (voice)
- Ichiro Nagai as Torahige (voice)
- Yoshimasa Kondo as Homeroom Teacher (voice)
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