Mio's death leaves husband Takumi and 6 year old son Yuji fending for themselves. Taku occasionally suffers fainting spells, is disorganized, and fears that his health hindered Mio's happiness. Yuji overheard relatives speculate that his delivery compromised her health, and he blames himself for her death. Mio left him a picture book in which she departs for "The Archive Star" but re-appears during the rainy season the following year, and he eagerly awaits her return. Taking a walk in the forest outside their house, Taku and Yuji find a woman sheltering from the rain and immediately accept her as Mio. She has no memory or sense of identity, but comes home to live with them anyway. She asks Taku how they met and fell in love, and he recounts a tale of years of missed chances starting in high school until she encouraged their marriage years later. As the rainy season nears its end, Yuji finds the "time capsule" he hid with his mother before her death. Mio's diary is inside, and its version of the romance holds the answers to the mystery.
Bonus Gift:
- Yuko's Diary
- Yuji's DIY Sunny Doll
- Takumi's Pen
- Four Leaf Letter Paper
- The Certificate with Serial Number
One of the best movies i ever saw. Ever. Plenty of soul, a beautiful simple story, great characters, great acting, and one of the best and most unexpected endings EVER !
If you like romantic movies with a touch of mistery and supernatural throwned into it, love a good touching and meaningfull ending and enjoy being surprised at the end of a movie, you have to watch this.
I would recomend the special box edition but it´s now out of print. But don´t let this discourage you from buying this one as it´s really that good. One of the best romantic movies i ever seen and the soundtrack is perfect.
By the way, if you love the movie don´t miss the original book where it was based. Contrary to the usual this time i realy recomend that you see the movie first because the surprise at the end has to be experienced in images before you read the plot in the book. Believe me.
