I don’t know how much I like you. I only know that if I wanted to see you, I would run away. From the animated film "Poppy Hill" directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. The film was officially released in Japan on July 16, 2011. The plot of the film is adapted from the original work by Tetsuro Sayama, illustrated by Chizuru Takahashi, and was serialized in a Japanese shojo manga published during the 1980s.

Story summary:

In the early 1960s, Japan, which had recovered from the heavy blow of World War II, was re-establishing its position in the eyes of the world at an extremely fast speed. Located in a seaport town in Yokohama, the three Matsuzaki brothers and their residents live an ordinary life. Her 16-year-old sister Hai takes care of everyone's food, clothing, and daily life. In the early morning, she routinely raises a signal flag to pray for a safe voyage.

By chance, Hai meets Toshi Kazama, a boy from the news department at the same school, adding a beautiful color to campus life. At the same time, the Tokyo Olympics are about to be held, and the ancient building "Latin Quarter" where Jun Neijun and a group of friends live is facing the fate of being demolished. In order to protect the holy place in their hearts, Jun, Hai and their colleagues unite.

During this process, a certain secret feeling in their hearts quietly grew, but unexpected fate stood in front of each other...