Only Yesterday (A Studio Ghibli Film)⁣⁣

Rating: 9/10⭒⁣

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"𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬. 𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙙𝙖𝙮."⁣

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⨾ The story is straightforward, and the romance is subtle. What I liked the most is what you learn about growing up. We all struggle in that aspect of our lives.⁣

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⨾ The pressure faced by those in their mid-twenties or thirties is overwhelming. Where are you headed? Do you have plans for life? It's crucial to know what you truly want, not what society or others expect.⁣

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⨾ I also liked the alternate retrospective of Taeko's past. The ending is beautiful too. These are the kind of simple stories that deeply resonate with your essence. I wish everyone had the chance to leave everything behind and live in the province. I hope it's as easy for everyone. The decision is incredibly brave.ü⁣

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⨾ You learn a lot. As they say, if you couldn't do it today, there's always tomorrow. Highly recommended! 😊⁣

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⨾ Rewatching Ghibli movies in 2024 sounds like a wonderful plan – they have timeless lessons. 💚⁣

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◦•●◉✿ S Y N O P S I S ✿◉●•◦⁣

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⸙ Taeko Okajima, a 27-year-old woman who takes a break from her urban life to work on a farm.⁣

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⸙ As she immerses herself in rural experiences, memories of her fifth-grade self resurface.⁣

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⸙ The film explores the interplay between past and present, weaving a nostalgic tale of self-discovery and personal growth. 🪴⁣

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Tags: Romance, Slice of life, Drama⁣

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LOST

There comes a time in a person's life when you feel lost. Events occur that you can't explain. It's the kind of moment when all your beliefs seem to slip away. Losing a loved one is painful, an unparalleled grief. It could be a beloved family member or a long-time pet. How should one face such trials?⁣

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We often question God, WHY? But at the beginning, there's no answer. Confusion and anger may set in. I feel a mix of emotions. The pain we feel can blind us. But they say it's only temporary. The question is, when will your suffering end? It's impossible to forget what you've lost. How do you move forward? How? It's tough when you're the one experiencing such a situation. It might be easy to tell others to move on, to continue because that's what should be done. Should it? Or is it because you have no other choice?⁣

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For me, the strength comes from the people who remain in your life to fight for you. It's hard, yes. But what other choice do we have but to hope that everything will be okay again? If we don't believe in something good, what do we hold onto?⁣

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You may not believe in God, you may not pray, or you may simply not care. But one thing I know, if we don't believe that the next chapters of our lives will be better, if you don't pray to the God you believe in, chances are you won't last either.⁣

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Yes, it hurts, but there are still people around you who hope. You're not alone in this fight. Many people are still praying that your life will turn out okay.⁣

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As long as you're breathing, there's hope. So, if you're going through a tough time or if a loved one is lost, go ahead, cry, brother. There's time for mourning. But after that, you need to get up again. Keep fighting through life's challenges. God says, 'I have a beautiful plan for your life. Believe and pray. I love you. I will use the pain you feel for the good of your life according to my plan and timing.'⁣

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A tight hug for everyone struggling and going through severe trials. It's okay to feel all the pain, then fight again. It's okay to pause and rest. It's okay not to be okay. Remember, you're never alone in this battle. God is merciful. We'll get through this. We'll overcome.⁣

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Thank you for reading. Until next time, brother. My prayer is that each of us will have a good life. God bless us all.

-Mac Dubista 01.15.2024 (Bayanan, Manila Philippines)