Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004)

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (Sekai no ch’shin de, ai o sakebu) (2004) In 1980s Kyushu, two teenagers fell in love, and exchanged their secrets and thoughts by way of sending tape recordings to each other. More than a decade later, the boy (now grown-up and bittered) rediscovers the last recording of his long-dead lover’s voice. Her words trigger a series of flashbacks illustrating the joyful beginning and tragic end of their relationship. ??Carrie-koAwards: 10 wins & 7 nominationsWorldwide Gross: $74,849,073Soundtrack: Hitomi wo Tojite (Performed by Ken Hirai)