The Place Promised in Our Early Days
2004, Japanese. Directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Against all odds, a promise will be kept.
In a post-war alternative timeline, Japan is divided into the North, controlled by the Union, and the South, controlled by the United States. A mysterious high tower rises within the borders of the Union. Three high school students promise to cross the border with a self-built airplane and unravel the secret of the tower.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 579 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Place Promised in Our Early Days
The Place Promised in Our Early Days is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Makoto ShinkaiDirector
- Hidetaka YoshiokaHiroki Fujisawa (voice)
- Masato HagiwaraTakuya Shirakawa (voice)
- Yuuka NanriSayuri Sawatari (voice)
- Unsho IshizukaOkabe (voice)
- Kazuhiko InoueTomizawa (voice)
- Risa MizunoMaki Kasahara (voice)
- Hidenobu KiuchiArisaka (voice)
- Masami IwasakiEmishi Seisakujo Koin / Eki Shanai Announce / Byoin Incho (voice)
- Eiji TakemotoEmishi Seisakujo Koin / TV News (voice)
- Takahiro HiranoEmishi Seisakujo Koin / Daigakuinsei (voice)
- Takeshi MaedaDaigakuinsei / Radio Hoso (voice)
- Yûki NakaoJoshi Seito (voice)
Details
- Released
- 20 November 2004
- Original title
- 雲のむこう、約束の場所
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Makoto Shinkai
- Box office
- $44K
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The Place Promised in Our Early Days: quick answers
Is The Place Promised in Our Early Days worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 579 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Place Promised in Our Early Days?
The Place Promised in Our Early Days runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Place Promised in Our Early Days have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Place Promised in Our Early Days. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Place Promised in Our Early Days parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Place Promised in Our Early Days yet.
Which OTT platform is The Place Promised in Our Early Days on?
The Place Promised in Our Early Days is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Place Promised in Our Early Days?
If you liked The Place Promised in Our Early Days, try Origin: Spirits of the Past, Hello World, The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes.
Who directed The Place Promised in Our Early Days?
The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004) was directed by Makoto Shinkai and stars Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masato Hagiwara, Yuuka Nanri.