the characters
Jiro Horikoshi: The protagonist of the film. Jiro is based on a person of the same name. He is a optimistic, hardworking young man who loves airplanes. He becomes a very successful plane designer. Jiro is so focused on planes that he tends to be unaware of what's going on around him.
Naoko Satomi: The deuteragonist of the film. Naoko is a kind hearted painter. She met Jiro on a train. Several years later the two see each other again and develop a strong relationship.
Giovanni Caproni: Jiro's idol. Mr. Caproni is a famous plane designer. He appeared in Jiro's fantasies giving...
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