Summary of suzume

Start writing...Summary of movie suzume,the suzume is an anime picture which show the story of an orphan girl which start journey with three legged chair boyfriend who suffering from a spell by a cat.
The premise is as ingenious as always; Suzume Iwato is a 17-year-old orphaned school girl who lives with her aunt after her mother, a nurse, was killed in the tsunami. A chance encounter with a mysterious, handsome stranger leads her to (accidentally) open a portal to an alternate dimension only she can see, but cannot enter. It’s revealed that Suzume, unknowingly, has set into effect a calamitous chain of events that involves a talking cat called Daijin who is opening similar doors across Japan... so that a giant worm can enter the real world to cause cataclysmic earthquakes.

That’s not all; the only person who can help Suzume reverse this drama — the stranger is revealed to be a “Closer” named Sōta Munakata (he basically chases these portals down and closes them) — has been inexplicably transformed into a three-legged chair (!) by the seemingly-wicked Daijin.

While not matching the raw beauty of ‘The Garden of Words’ or the dramatic beats of ‘Your Name,’ the themes of ‘Suzume’s coming-of-age journey make it a worthy successor to the director’s previous blockbusters


Mid-way through Makoto Shinkai’s latest, you realise what separates this from his previous works like Your Name and Weathering With You. For over decades now, Shinkai’s vision (a modern-day legend himself) has been compared to the greatest there ever was: Hayao Miyazaki. Now, with Suzume, he decides to go full throttle with references and tributes to Studio Ghibli’s legacy that is sure to set Miyazaki fans into raptures of delight.

However, Suzume is still very much a Shinaki film set in the recent mould of what we are accustomed to from the Japanese animator; if Weathering... dealt with a world affected by climate change, here, he references the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that caused a catastrophe all over the country.

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The premise is as ingenious as always; Suzume Iwato is a 17-year-old orphaned school girl who lives with her aunt after her mother, a nurse, was killed in the tsunami. A chance encounter with a mysterious, handsome stranger leads her to (accidentally) open a portal to an alternate dimension only she can see, but cannot enter. It’s revealed that Suzume, unknowingly, has set into effect a calamitous chain of events that involves a talking cat called Daijin who is opening similar doors across Japan... so that a giant worm can enter the real world to cause cataclysmic earthquakes.

That’s not all; the only person who can help Suzume reverse this drama — the stranger is revealed to be a “Closer” named Sōta Munakata (he basically chases these portals down and closes them) — has been inexplicably transformed into a three-legged chair

So just like Mitsuha in Your Name and Hina in Weathering with You, we have a young heroine fighting her inner turmoil, suddenly thrust into a fantasy adventure, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. So Suzume and Sōta (still bemoaning his chair avatar) set off on a whirlwind trip all over Japan — in cars, trains and ships — trying to stop Daijin from wreaking havoc and closing the doors before natural disasters ensue.

It makes for absolutely heady viewing. The world-building backdrop is littered with dazzling sequences of sunlight, clouds and rain droplets that Shinaki and his team are so renowned for, and his mastery over light and shadows remains as spell-binding as ever.
The narrative is interspersed with everyday people, buildings, greenery and even landmarks like Mount Fuji, even as we are introduced to an eclectic bunch of supporting characters who make this journey all the more colourful: Suzume’s aunt Tamaki, Tamaki’s co-worker Minoru who has a crush on her, Sōta’s friend Tomoya and his red convertible, as well as local bar owner Rumi, her twins and the establishment’s jolly patrons.

Shinaki’s aim to highlight the beauty in the ordinary is genius, but Suzume — unlike his previous films — is at its best, when, despite the serious undertones, it charms us with humour. Be it Daijin’s mischievous antics, Sōta the chair frantically chasing the cat on three legs across picturesque landscapes (the animation is astonishing here), or Suzume’s gently-growing feelings for her chair-boyfriend (even sitting on him once), Shinkai never fails to keep us amused. He is aided by frequent collaborators, the rock band Radwimps and composer Kazuma Jinnouchi, who provide an exhilarating background score.



Review: Makoto Shinkai's “Suzume,” is a film that encompasses themes of sacrifice, love, trauma, and memories, all while delivering a grand spectacle. At the heart of the film is an engrossing story that seamlessly weaves together Japan's relationship with nature and natural calamities, drawing inspiration from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, the undersea megathrust earthquake that brought Tsunami. The journey of the film's protagonist, Suzume, is one of self-discovery, and by the end, the audience feels as though they have been on the journey with her. The animation in “Suzume” is nothing short of captivating, with fantastical frames and breathtaking landscapes of Japan's lush green forests and tranquil rivers. The characters in the film are expertly crafted with each having unique traits. Overall, “Suzume” is an exquisite work of art that will leave you moved and in awe of the power of storytelling and animation.

The film's plot is well-constructed, with the perfect blend of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery. The concept of doors that can cause calamities is fascinating, and the idea of a young man tasked with the responsibility of closing them adds an element of intrigue and excitement to the story. Suzume's journey is both exciting and emotional, and her character development is exceptional, making it easy for the audience to empathize with her and feel invested in her journey.