As expected from Violet Evergarden, this movie delivers stunning visuals and strong emotional impact. The characters are great; even though Isabella starts off as a rather unlikeable character, you can see how she develops, and eventually you understand her situation. The movie also includes some basic exposition, so even a new viewer who isn’t familiar with the anime can enjoy it without prior context. As expected, it also has a very slow pace, similar to the series, but it focuses on character development and emotional relationships while delivering beautiful visuals. The slow pacing really serves the story. The movie has two interconnected stories, and the child who is the focus of the second one is also quite likable, not being excessively annoying or childish as one might expect from a child character. It also brought back a lot of childhood memories for me, especially of learning new things.