Today me and my friend went to see the last Hayao Miyazaki film. It saddens me to know that he will be retiring. I deeply love all of his films and they hold a special place in my heart.

I actually searched on YouTube just now for the soundtrack of The Wind Rises and stumbled upon an interview with Miyazaki about this film and all his previous ones (which I've seen all). And it made me so happy to hear his reflections on his work now that his last film is out in theatre. But so I won't get too much off track, I'll write an appreciation post to Miyazaki in another entry. He's definitely worth it.

For now, let's go back to the main topic. This film was so not what you'd expect from Miyazaki, due to the fact that this one is so much more serious than his previous works and there is no fantasy or action in it, something that is like a trademark in his previous films. 

Yet, it was simply beautiful. It's a lot about following your dreams, and keep moving forward. To be honest with you all, once the film ended it didn't leave me with such an impression that Miyazaki's films usually do. When my boyfriend asked me if I would rewatch the film one day, I told him that maybe in 3 years or more. Which is obviously a long time considering I always rewatch films I love as often as possible. When the film was still fresh in my mind, I wasn't too pleased. But it was my fault for this, I was expecting something that wasn't going to happen.

Now that I've been home for hours since the film ended (7 hours), I have this huge urge to rewatch the film again. Now that I can watch it with an open mind instead of a closed mind with expectations. It truly is a wonderful, wonderful film when you watch it with no expectations and take it for as it is. Hayao Miyazaki, did once again, not disappoint.

I shall leave you with a trailer, and the theme song of the film which is a great and beautiful song(and is also played in the trailer). Guess what I'll be listening on repeat for days now? :)