The Portrait Studio

📖 SYNOPSIS

"The Portrait Studio" unfolds in a photo studio perched atop a hill before World War II. The story centers on the studio owner and the many people who visit to have their photos taken. The narrative begins with a shy woman who struggles to smile for her portrait. The owner employs various techniques to elicit a genuine smile, eventually succeeding. A year later, the couple returns, now with their daughter, who is consistently grumpy. The owner again embarks on a mission to capture a smile. This marks the beginning of a long-lasting connection between the girl and the studio owner, as the story chronicles their lives and relationship through the passage of years and decades. The anime explores themes of connection, the passage of time, and the power of a photograph.