The Garden of Words
言の葉の庭
Synopsis
Takao, who is training to become a shoemaker, skipped school and is sketching shoes in a Japanese-style garden. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, without arranging the times, the two start to see each other again and again, but only on rainy days. They deepen their relationship and open up to each other. But the end of the rainy season soon approaches.
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The Garden of Words - Trailer [English Subbed]
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-24
Top Cast
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Miyu Irino
Takao Akizuki (voice)
Kana Hanazawa
Yukari Yukino (voice)
Fumi Hirano
Takao's Mother (voice)
Takeshi Maeda
Takao's Brother (voice)
Yuka Terasaki
Takao's Brother's Girlfriend (voice)
Takanori Hoshino
Teacher Itou (voice)
Suguru Inoue
Matsumoto (voice)
Megumi Han
Satou (voice)
Mikako Komatsu
Aizawa (voice)
Yuki Hayashi
Moriyama (voice)
Wataru Sekine
Young Takao (voice)
Risa Mizuno
News Announcer (voice)
Hiroshi Shimozaki
(voice)
Kuniko Ishijima
(voice)
Taishi Murata
(voice)
Azusa Tadokoro
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gold Coast Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$820K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Makoto Shinkai
- Screenplay & Story
- Makoto Shinkai
- Original Score
- Daisuke Kashiwa
- Original Title
- 言の葉の庭
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $820K
- Production Studios
- CoMix Wave Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Daisuke Kashiwa
Makoto Shinkai
Makoto Shinkai
Noritaka Kawaguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Makoto Shinkai
Director
Daisuke Kashiwa
Original Music Composer
Makoto Shinkai
Director of Photography
Noritaka Kawaguchi
Producer
Makoto Shinkai
Editor
Makoto Shinkai
Screenplay
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Garden of Words
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What is The Garden of Words about?
Takao, who is training to become a shoemaker, skipped school and is sketching shoes in a Japanese-style garden. He meets a mysterious woman, Yukino, who is older than him. Then, without arranging the times, the two start to see each other again and again, but only on rainy days. They deepen their relationship and open up to each other. But the end of the rainy season soon approaches.
Who directed The Garden of Words?
The Garden of Words was directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Who stars in The Garden of Words?
The principal cast of The Garden of Words includes Miyu Irino, Kana Hanazawa, Fumi Hirano, Takeshi Maeda, Yuka Terasaki.
When was The Garden of Words released and how long is it?
The Garden of Words was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 46m.
How much did The Garden of Words make at the box office?
The Garden of Words grossed $820K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Garden of Words?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Garden of Words was composed by Daisuke Kashiwa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Garden of Words?
The Garden of Words holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).