normally and i be a studio ghibli fan . despite be predispose towards like this movie ( i stubbornly hold out hope until the end credit and despite all rationale and ) i consider the time i spend watch it a waste and and here why represent the story wanders around aimlessly and with zero surprise ( you can not twist what not there and i guess ) and reach a conclusion that the viewer basically make during the first 5 10 minute of the film . while the movie be suppose to be a slice of life type of film and it too bad the life be slice be a boring one . there be many missed opportunity where something exciting could have happen and or something could have be reveal to add depth to the main character ( and thus increase the chance of the viewer develop some hint of empathy with them . ) open your window at home and and spend 70 minute watch passersby instead of this film . you will be glad you do .