The Girl Who Leapt Through Time(時をかける少女)
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Japan · 2006
1h 38m
Director Mamoru Hosoda
Starring Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura, Ayami Kakiuchi
Genre Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Makoto is just like any other 17-year-old until a bicycle accident gives her the ability to travel back in time. She uses her power to perfect her grades and avoid tardy slips. But as Makoto soon realizes, her actions have more consequences than she thought. Who else but her can make things right again?
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