From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
From Up on Poppy Hill is a 2011 Japanese animated drama film directed by Gorō Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. Set in 1963 Yokohama, the story follows Umi and Shun, two high school students who work together to save their school’s historic clubhouse from demolition. The film beautifully portrays themes of young love, nostalgia, and post-war Japanese culture, all brought to life with Studio Ghibli’s signature animation style and heartfelt storytelling.