The Garden of Words

Shinjuku garden on a rainy morning, sound of raindrops on umbrellas, a sketchbook lies open. A young shoemaker and a mysterious woman cross paths repeatedly, their bond growing with each rain-soaked encounter. Makoto Shinkai tenderly observes fleeting connections.

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Makoto Shinkai directed The Garden of Words in 2013. See Makoto Shinkai's full filmography, where to start with Makoto Shinkai, or where to go after you've seen everything by Makoto Shinkai.

The Garden of Words was released in 2013 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 46 minutes.