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The Miracles of the Namiya General Store

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In 2012, Atsuya and his 2 childhood friends do something bad and run into an old general store. They decide to stay there until the morning. Late into the night, Atsuya sees a letter in the mailbox. The letter is addressed to the Namiya General Store and the letter was written by someone to consult about worries. Incredibly, the letter was written 32 years ago. The mailbox is somehow connected to the year 1980. Atsuya and his friends decide to write a reply and place their letter in the mailbox.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2017-09-23

Runtime: 129 mins

Director: Ryuichi Hiroki

Spoken language: 日本語

Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Family

Original title: The Miracles of the Namiya General Store

Production Companies: KADOKAWA, Shochiku, The Asahi Shimbun, J Storm, Happinet, KADOKAWA Daiei Studio

Production Countries: Japan

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Alunauwie
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store blends time-travel and heartfelt storytelling through letters that connect lives across eras with warmth and wisdom. Despite its complex timeline, the film weaves each storyline into a touching and coherent whole, leaving a lasting emotional impact. It reminds us that every word of advice carries weight, and thoughtful guidance can change a person’s path for the better. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
2025-09-17

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