Who wrote the manga Omoide Poro Poro that inspired Only Yesterday 1991 film?
Hotaru Okamoto published the manga Omoide Poro Poro in 1982. Yuko Tone drew the illustrations that accompanied Okamoto's text for this initial serialization.
Questions about Only Yesterday (1991 film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Only Yesterday 1991 film released in theaters across Japan?
Toho distributed Only Yesterday in theaters starting the 20th of July 1991 across Japan. It became the highest-grossing Japanese film of that year despite its quiet subject matter.
What music pillars did Isao Takahata commission for the Only Yesterday 1991 soundtrack?
Takahata commissioned three pillars including diegetic and non-diegetic snippets highlighting specific moments of Taeko flashbacks. The second pillar featured Eastern European folk music such as the Bulgarian Women Chorus performing traditional songs. The third pillar consisted of introspective piano compositions paired with small string ensembles over scenes of self-examination.
Why did Walt Disney Studios refuse to release Only Yesterday 1991 film in North America initially?
Walt Disney Studios refused to release it in North America because of candid treatment of menstruation in flashbacks. GKIDS announced an English-language format release on the 26th of February 2016 featuring voices from Daisy Ridley and Dev Patel.
How much money did Italy earn during the 4th of July 2024 re-release of Only Yesterday 1991 film?
Italy accrued sixty-two thousand dollars during a the 4th of July 2024 re-release across one hundred sixty-nine cinemas. A live-action special serving as continuation debuted in Japan in 2021 following Taeko as grandmother living with daughter and granddaughter.