The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a beloved early film from Mamoru Hosoda, the Academy Award-nominated director behind Belle and Mirai.
One day while rushing to meet her aunt, teenage Makoto nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. After using her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience in her life, Makoto must face the consequences of tampering with time.
Hosoda weaves together the timeless, breathtaking visuals he is known for with a tender-hearted story of a girl navigating first love, time travel, and the perilous choices that come with both.
We're also screening the English-language dubbed version of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time on Sat 9 August.