The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a beloved early film from Mamoru Hosoda, the Academy Award-nominated director behind Belle and Mirai.
One day while rushing to meet her aunt, teenage Makoto nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. After using her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience in her life, Makoto must face the consequences of tampering with time.
Hosoda weaves together the timeless, breathtaking visuals he is known for with a tender-hearted story of a girl navigating first love, time travel, and the perilous choices that come with both.
We're also screening the original Japanese version of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time on Sun 10 August.
