The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2004, The Place Promised in Our Early Days is a drama, adventure, animation and romance film directed by Makoto Shinkai, running about 90 minutes. “Against all odds, a promise will be kept.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a post-war alternative timeline, Japan is divided into the North, controlled by the Union, and the South, controlled by the United States. A mysterious high tower rises within the borders of the Union. Three high school students promise to cross the border with a self-built airplane and unravel the secret of the tower.
Who’s in it. The Place Promised in Our Early Days stars Hidetaka Yoshioka as Hiroki Fujisawa (voice), Masato Hagiwara as Takuya Shirakawa (voice), Yuuka Nanri as Sayuri Sawatari (voice) and Unsho Ishizuka as Okabe (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Place Promised in Our Early Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Place Promised in Our Early Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Place Promised in Our Early Days tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004)?
- In US, The Place Promised in Our Early Days is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Place Promised in Our Early Days worth watching?
- The Place Promised in Our Early Days holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Place Promised in Our Early Days?
- The Place Promised in Our Early Days stars Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masato Hagiwara, Yuuka Nanri, Unsho Ishizuka and Kazuhiko Inoue.
- When was The Place Promised in Our Early Days released?
- The Place Promised in Our Early Days was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.