Giovanni's Island - a picture set during the months and years following the end of World War II - is an unexpectedly hopeful movie. Though the lives of its youthful leads are often harrowing, they continue to find joy and friendship in the most unlikely of places.

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Special thanks to the incredible Ayumi Ueda who allowed me to use her stunning track 'Red Dragonflies' in this video. You can find the song here:    • 赤とんぼ （童謡 • 唱歌）~ Red Dragonflies ~  

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