5 Centimeters per Second
Synopsis
Spring 1991. Takaki and Akari meet in elementary school and continue to exchange letters even after she moves away. They make a final promise to each other to meet again. It is now 2008. They live their respective lives, paths never crossing. Enduring memories and a premonition of that promised day. Even now, their words from that day drift quietly, transcending time and distance. An ephemeral story of a promised reunion with someone precious.
Main Cast
Hokuto Matsumura
Takaki Tohno
Mitsuki Takahata
Akari Shinohara
Yuzu Aoki
Teenage Takaki Tohno
Nana Mori
Kanae Sumida
Mai Kiryu
Risa Mizuno
Haruto Ueda
Young Takaki Tohno
Noa Shiroyama
Young Akari Shinohara
Aoi Miyazaki
Midori Koshimizu
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Ryuichi Ogawa
Takashi Okabe
Kunihiko Kubota
Trailer
User Reviews
Alunauwie
5 Centimeters per Second (2025) is a heartfelt romance that explores first love, distance, and the quiet acceptance of life's inevitable changes. Beautiful performances, elegant visuals, and emotional storytelling make the journey deeply moving, although Akari's perspective and the film's central symbolism could have been explored more fully. Overall, it's a worthwhile watch for anyone who appreciates reflective, character-driven romantic dramas. > by alunauwie
