The Place Promised in Our Early Days Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.00/10 from 15000 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El lugar que nos prometimos
Title in Italiano:

Oltre le nuvole, il luogo promessoci
Title in Português:

The Place Promised in Our Early Days

Synopsis

The story takes place in a alternate postwar period, in 1996, where Japan is divided. Hokkaido is ruled by the "Union" while Honshu and other southern islands are under US authority.

A tall tower was built on Hokkaido, which could even be seen from Tokyo.

In the summer of 1996, three middle-school students make a promise that they'll cross the border with a self-constructed plane and unravel the tower's secret, but their project was abandoned after the girl, Sayuri Sawatari, became mysteriously ill and transferred to Tokyo.

Years later on the brink of another war Hiroki Fujisawa finds out that Sayuri had been in coma since then, and he asks Takuya Shirakawa to help him finding a way to wake her up.

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The Place Promised in Our Early Days
Kimi no Koe
Tenmon: Performer
Makoto Shinkai: Lyrics
Ai Kawashima: Performer

User reviews

Kimberly Gonzalez
8/10

The soundtrack of The Place Promised in Our Early Days beautifully captures the emotional depth and complexity of the story. The music enhances the alternate postwar setting of the film, transporting the listener to a divided Japan in 1996 with its evocative melodies and haunting tones.

Margaret Scott
10/10

The music beautifully reflects the sense of longing and nostalgia that permeates the narrative, with sweeping orchestral arrangements that convey both hope and melancholy. The use of traditional Japanese instruments adds a unique and authentic touch to the score, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the film.

Dorothy Taylor
5/10

On the other hand, some tracks in the soundtrack of The Place Promised in Our Early Days felt repetitive and lacked variety, which at times made it difficult to distinguish between different moments in the story. While the overall tone was fitting, a greater diversity in musical styles and themes could have added more depth to the listening experience.

Jennifer Martin
2/10

I found the soundtrack of The Place Promised in Our Early Days to be lacking in emotional depth. The music did not effectively convey the complex feelings and themes of the story, leaving me feeling disconnected from the characters and the plot.

Jennifer Mitchell
9/10

The soundtrack of The Place Promised in Our Early Days perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the story. Each track is a masterful blend of haunting melodies and evocative themes that transport the listener into the alternate postwar world of divided Japan.

Andrew Carter
8/10

The use of orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack adds a sense of grandeur and epic scale to the narrative, perfectly complementing the themes of friendship, love, and sacrifice portrayed in the film. The music not only sets the mood for each scene but also conveys the characters' inner struggles and desires, creating a truly immersive experience for the audience.

Stephanie Phillips
9/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Place Promised in Our Early Days is a standout feature of the movie, elevating the viewing experience and leaving a lasting impression on the audience. It is a testament to the power of music to enhance storytelling and evoke deep emotional responses.

Lisa Turner
3/10

The use of repetitive melodies in the soundtrack became tiresome and monotonous after a while. The music failed to capture the nuances of the alternate postwar period setting and the characters' internal struggles, making it feel like a generic background score rather than an integral part of the storytelling.

Lisa Martinez
5/10

The soundtrack of The Place Promised in Our Early Days perfectly captures the sense of mystery and nostalgia that permeates the story. The use of haunting melodies and ethereal vocals creates a dreamlike atmosphere that enhances the emotional depth of the narrative.