Only Yesterday
Movie • 1991

Only Yesterday

I'm going on a trip with me.

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IMDb7.643K
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Why Watch

A Animation, Drama film (1991) rated 7.6/10 on IMDb by 43K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Miki Imai, Yoko Honna. Streaming now on Netflix in India.

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Synopsis

In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.

Cast

Miki Imai
Miki Imai
Taeko Okajima (voice)
Yoko Honna
Yoko Honna
Taeko Okajima as a Fifth Grader (voice)
Toshiro Yanagiba
Toshiro Yanagiba
Toshio (voice)
Yorie Yamashita
Yorie Yamashita
Nanako Okajima (voice)
Yuki Minowa
Yaeko Okajima (voice)
Masahiro Ito
Taeko's Father (voice)
Michie Terada
Taeko's Mother (voice)
Chie Kitagawa
Chie Kitagawa
Taeko's Grandmother (voice)
Mayumi Izuka
Mayumi Izuka
Tsuneko Tani (voice)
Mei Oshitani
Aiko (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Only Yesterday worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Only Yesterday 85/100 (IMDb: 7.6/10). A strong pick for fans of Animation.

Where can I watch Only Yesterday online in India?

Only Yesterday is currently streaming on Netflix in India.

Is Only Yesterday a hit or flop?

Only Yesterday is a hit — 43K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 85/100 point to strong audience reception.

What is Only Yesterday about?

In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood…

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