The cast members of the dub include Sarah Bolger, Anton Yelchin, Ron Howard, Jeff Dunham, Gillian Anderson, Chris Noth, Ronan Farrow, Isabelle Fuhrman, Emily Osment, Charlie Saxton, Alex Wolff, Beau Bridges, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bruce Dern, Christina Hendricks, Elisa Gabrielli and Aubrey Plaza. The English cast consists of: - Gillian Anderson. It was directed by Goro Miyazaki, written by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. Tokumaru visits the Latin Quarter and, impressed by the students' efforts, cancels the demolition. There've been lots of struggles. At the time I was too ignorant to be nervous, Goro said. Explore. [25] The instrumental version of this song was later released in the United States under the title of "Sukiyaki" by musician Kenny Ball. From Up on Poppy Hill (a.k.a. It is Goro Miyazaki's second film for Studio Ghibli. I think Goro has grown. It is hard. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear." The Cat Returns (2002) 6. Feelings. ""What's his name? From Up on Poppy Hill (2011) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. "The School's Board Chairman after seeing the newly restored Latin Quartier. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. [14], Yoriko Mochizuki, Yoshie Noguchi, Yoshitake Iwakami, Youko Tanaka, Yu Matsuura, Yu Yagi, Yu Fen Cheng, Yui zaki, Yichi Nait, Yuka Matsumura, Yuka Sait, Yukari Yamaura, Yuki Kudou, Yuki Tsuchiya, Yukie Atsuta, Yukie Kaneko, Yukie Yamamoto, Yuko Tagawa, Yumiko Kitajima, Yumiko Totsu, Yuri Hamamura, Yutaka Shimizu. [17] Gor Miyazaki stated that while most of the staff was not affected by the disaster, there were several "who did go through a period of mental affectedness because of what happened and that took some time to recover from. In the town of Yohohama rather than telling the season based on the flowers that are blooming, they can tell what time of year it is by what boats are passing through the harbor. Hayao Miyazaki, the Ghibli Studio founder, has undoubtedly brought a revolution in the childrens cinema world by producing some of the best Japanese animation movies. N. Narciopathslayer. With its specific Japanese story, the film is likely to play to smaller audiences here. Miyazaki decided to show the location as "shimmering and bustling with life" from the viewpoint of the characters. Japanese vessels played a significant role at the Incheon and Wonsan landings. "Confusing, Tell me! [44] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times called the film "a time-machine dream of a not-so-distant past, a sweet and honestly sentimental story that also represents a collaboration between the greatest of Japanese animators and his up-and-coming son." Whether its a good advice or bad advice, he would always come in and offer suggestions. It means I am strong enough to handle things all by myself., 8. [Hayao] had planned and developed the screenplay, so he comes in with a particular vision, and I have to deal with that to an extent, said Goro, married with a 4-year-old son. "From Up on Poppy Hill" follows a more reality-based narrative a budding romance between high school students, Umi (voiced by Sarah Bolger in the English-language version) and Shun (Anton . The period were talking about here is right before economic growth, and that was the brief moment in Japan when people were able to enjoy a relative time of peace and calmness.. [9] In addition, the cityscape backgrounds in the latter half of the film are based on Yokohama. Then whatever scares you will go away., 7. [6] This film marks the first joint project between Goro and his father. News Team Ups Voice Compare Voice Directors Franchises Top Listings Coming Soon VA Quotes Forums. Standing alone does not mean I am alone. What matters is the heart inside.. Movie: From Up On Poppy Hill. Theres no future for people who worship the future and forget the past., 20. Its not just the beauty of the physical look of the period, with everything from houses to cars re-created in meticulous yet somehow poetic detail, that evokes a longing for the past. It seems the whole country is eager to get rid of the old and make way for the new. They say, 'Goro has a clear vision. During the debate however the headmaster and members of the faculty investigate the commotion, as a cover up all the students start to sing as to avoid punishments. When Umi meets Shun Kazama, a member of the school's newspaper club, they decide to clean up the school's clubhouse, Quartier Latin. "She's lively now. Any information you provide to us via this website may be placed by us on servers located in countries outside the EU if you do not agree to such placement, do not provide the information. On August 17, 2011, it was announced that From Up on Poppy Hill would be one of the Japanese films being showcased at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, which was held from September 8 to 18, 2011. 'Up on a Poppy Hill' (2011) is one of the most popular Studio Ghibli films. Eventually many of the students agree to fix and clean the clubhouse and work together for weeks on end. What will be confusing? The film stars the voices of Masami Nagasawa, Junichi Okada, Keiko Takeshita, Yuriko Ishida, Jun Fubuki, Takashi Naito, Shunsuke Kazama, Nao mori and Teruyuki Kagawa. Furthermore, an exhibition, THE ART OF From Up On Poppy Hill was held to coincide with the film's release. In the meantime, read these thoughtful Studio Ghibli quotes from the movie. Include the time in the film/video if possible so we can find it. But what makes Hayao Miyazaki films this special? Ryoko Matsuzaki VOICE Jamie Lee Curtis. 0:33. Thus at the end of July, the father worries about the characterization of the character of Umi Matsuzaki, which he finds too dark, dull and soulless. In a career that has spanned more than five decades. Secret World Of Arrietty. Trees and people used to be good friends.. [26] It managed to gross approximately 587 million yen and attracted around 450,000 viewers. Confirming Umi and Shun are not related by blood, he tells the full story of the three men's history. Riku Matsuzaki VOICE . ", Following a test screening of Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess (2010), Hayao Miyazaki ponders, "These days, fantasy films face difficult times. That young man would be Shun (Anton Yelchin), who jumps into a pool to protest that the school wants to raze the Latin Quarter and put a spanking new building in its place. Its the time all of Japan was gearing up for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, a key transition period that was, in the directors words, an interval between a war overflowing with blood and an opulent economic era overflowing with money. Many Japanese, he adds, feel nostalgia for this period, and From Up on Poppy Hill is unabashedly nostalgic. The words, advocating solidarity, courage and self-sacrifice, also have a particular echo after the tsunami of March 11.[13]. There's a poem about you.Who else raises flags every morning?Fair girl, why do you send Your thoughts to the sky?The wind carries them aloft To mingle with the crows.Trimmed with blue, Your flags fly again today.See? By A.O. That's what concerns me. More information. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Read on to know what are some Studio Ghibli quotes that have moved the hearts of fans. 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I look at they key points and wonder if it will work." [26] It debuted at third placing in the Japanese box office, behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and the dual-release Pokmon anime film Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom and Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram. By age, 34.8% of the audience were in their twenties, 18.9% of them were ages between 16 and 19 years old, and people who were aged over 30 made up 32.6% of the audience. What's the use of drawings with no spirit?". It was also revealed that the film would be showcased in the Japan International Premiere section, which is part of the Contemporary World Cinema event in the festival. This is how Umi behaves, as she does not run away from her feelings, even negative ones. [22] In addition, Jun'ichi Okada, a member of the Japanese band V6, would be voicing Shun Kazama, a member of the school newspaper publishing team. Then whatever scares you will go away!. Umi has shoulder length dark brown hair with lightly swept bangs that are parted to the right and is seen styled in twin tail braids. Emily Osment is the English dub voice of Nobuko Yokoyama in From Up On Poppy Hill, and Toshimi Kanno is the Japanese voice. Soon, the decision to halt production is reversed. Genre: Animation, Drama. 21. Gor Miyazaki has chosen to accompany the serious scenes with this joyful melody in order to help the spectator to take a step back. Life is suffering. On January 11, 2013, it was broadcast on Nippon Television's Friday Road SHOW! But what should we make now?". Goro believes it was an opportunity for his father to experiment with a period film in advance of his next feature, The Wind Rises, about a designer of World War II fighter planes and due to open in Japan this year (Miyazakis family made wing tips during the war). [37], From Up on Poppy Hill earned $1,002,895 in North America and $60,456,530 in other territories for a worldwide total of $61,459,425. The shipping firm Tozai Kisen was among the most prominent firms involved, concluding "an agreement with the US militarys Japan Logistical Command (JLC) to provide 122 small vessels and around 1,300 crew for transport and landing work". A 17-year-old boy, Shun, always sees this flag from the sea as he rides a tugboat to school and responds to them, but Umi doesn't know that. Umi and Shun repress their romantic feelings and they continue to see each other as friends. In December 2010, to cut short the persistent rumors of a sequel to Porco Rosso, producer Toshio Suzuki released the Ghibli Five-year Plan where they planned to produce three films containing themes from the Shwa era (1926 - 1989). [8]. 18. Be the first to contribute! One day, a poem about the flags being raised is published in Konan Academy's newspaper. [19] In designing the Latin Quarter, Miyazaki worked with the art directors who added ideas about the "amalgamation of clutter in the house's many rooms" and attempted to "look at the architecture of the building, but to also remember back to my college years and the clutter and filthiness that [Miyazaki] lived through". Its not really important what color your dress is. If you are also a fan of Studio Ghibli Movies, you should also check out ['Spirited Away' quotes] and ['Howls Moving Castle' quotes]. Another nod from Hayao Miyazaki can be seen in the picture painted by one of the film's residents - is actually a tribute to the futurist painter and sculptor Umberto Boccioni. Movie: From Up On Poppy Hill. Who has seen the wind? We can't change the release date. From Up on Poppy Hill (Official Soundtrack) ( , Kokurikozaka kara Saundotorakku) was released by Tokuma Japan Communications on July 13, 2011. An English version was distributed by GKIDS; it was released to theaters on March 15, 2013, in North America. For Goro, Hayao Miyazaki is not a father but rather a tall wall.. The collaborative work between Hayao and Gor is often tense. [15], The 1961 song "Ue o Muite Aruk" (), literally I Look Up as I Walk but better known in English-speaking countries as "Sukiyaki" and performed by Kyu Sakamoto, is included in this film as one of its insert songs.