As soon as the credits rolled, half the audience stood up and left the room in confusion. Among the reactions, some said they understood nothing of Miyazaki's vision; some parents were uncomfortable with some of the scenes their children had seen; others said they had almost fallen asleep in the middle of the film. Kimitachi wa dō ikiru ka has the virtue of being a clear counterpoint to Miyazaki's previous productions. Like Kaze tachinu, it feels like a conclusion, but…
