Their destinies further entwine as a comet passes over Japan, potentially ending their identity-altering escapade.

I personally am not very interested in awards or the awards circuit, Shinkai admits.

Your Names success told me movies still have the power to connect with society.

All Crops: Your Name (2016) Film Still

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As a medium, it still has a power that resonates, he says.

NO CROPS: YOUR NAME, (aka KIMI NO NA WA), 2016. ©FUNimation/courtesy Everett Collection

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