

Whisper of the Heart(1995)
I found someone I like.
Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: 'Seiji Amasawa'.




Movie: Whisper of the Heart
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