Even though the story was down to earth, I was interested in it because when the twist hits, the story became almost like a mystery. The plot was definitely unique and made me curious about the relationship between the two main characters.
Amidst the main story was the plot about saving the clubhouse. I also like this aspect because it showed the students working together, hoping that their effort would pay off. There were some funny moments, and the end did make me happy because I cared for the students.
The two main characters were interesting, although I wished that there would be more interaction between them. There wasn’t a lot of romantic moments, but that’s understandable considering the plot. Their relationship was pretty complicated, even though the story seemed pretty simple and down to earth.
The theme, even though not as strong as in other Ghibli movies, was about preservation and importance of the past. I liked to see that the past was what led to the present, and understanding it can have major impact.
Overall, a solid and interesting drama. Love to see father and son worked together to make a good movie. 8/10
