Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi

2015Movie52 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

As Fu and her friends begin their third and final year of high school, the photography club gets two new members; freshman Takumi Shindou and sophomore Suzune Maekawa. Thinking about what to do after graduation, Fu decides she wants to pursue a career combining photography and travelling. Afterwards, Fu's family tell Fu about the time she took a picture of her father and first learned about "tamayura" from him. Later, as Chihiro and Tomo pay a visit for the Bamboo Festival, announcing that they plan to study abroad after graduation, Fu is shocked to learn that Riho is planning to leave town. During the festival the next day, as the girls get to see Kanae as part of Sayomi's explorer's club, Fu is approached by Riho, who explains she is going to Tokyo to open a gallery with her friend. Thankful for everything Riho has done for her, Fu promises the carry on her torch in pusuit of a career in photography.

Feels like

  • Slice-of-Life Anime
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Iyashikei (Healing)
  • Gentle & Heartwarming
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia
  • High School Friendship
  • Art of Photography
  • Slow & Contemplative

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Directed by
Junichi Sato

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Facts

April 4, 2015 · 52 min · Drama, Animation

Released
April 4, 2015
Runtime
52 min
Genres
Drama, Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi?"

Questions about Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.