Storyline

The movie follows a 4-year old boy who is struggling to cope with the arrival of a little sister in the family, until things turn magical. A mysterious garden in the backyard of the boy's home becomes a gateway allowing the child to travel back in time and encounter his mother as a little girl and his great-grandfather as a young man. These fantasy-filled adventures allow the child to change his perspective and help him become the big brother he was meant to be.—Variety

Plot Keywords

eyeglasses, glasses, schoolgirl, washing dishes, business trip, work, looking at oneself in a mirror, mirror, festival, chopsticks the eating utensil, butterfly, plot, hiding, speaker, anachronism, schoolgirl uniform, sailor uniform, wilderness, asian woman, ponytail

Short Review

A beautiful and perceptive anime from Mamoru Hosoda about family connections. Light on plot (though full of heart and memorable moments) Mirai is ripe for interpretation and has plenty to offer for children and adults alike.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]