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Following a factory explosion, a small town becomes trapped in a state where time no longer moves forward. Fourteen-year-old Masamune and his companions must navigate a fragile reality that is rapidly disintegrating around them. As they struggle to adapt to their stagnant environment, their actions and emotional connections begin to trigger destructive consequences for their world.

The film was directed and written by Mari Okada, who previously directed Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings. The voice cast includes Junya Enoki as Masamune Kikuiri, Reina Ueda as Atsumi Sagami, and Misaki Kuno as Itsumi. Produced by companies including Warner Bros. Japan and Bushiroad, this Japanese animated drama features a credited crew of 329 people.

Released in 2023, the movie earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.4/10 from 2,800 votes on IMDb and a higher score of 7.2/10 from 139 votes on TMDB.