Violet Evergarden: The Movie
A melancholic yet hopeful animated drama where the ink of handwritten letters bleeds into the sea of memory, illuminating a path toward love and closure.
Violet Evergarden: The Movie
Violet Evergarden: The Movie

劇場版 ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン

18 September 2020 Japan 140 min ⭐ 8.3 (463)
Director: Taichi Ishidate
Cast: Yui Ishikawa, Daisuke Namikawa, Takehito Koyasu, Hidenobu Kiuchi, Haruka Tomatsu
Drama Animation Fantasy Romance
The Enduring Power of Words and Letters Healing from Trauma and Guilt Love and Self-Discovery Progress vs. Tradition
Box Office: $20,339,624

Violet Evergarden: The Movie - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

生きて、自由になりなさい。心から、愛してる。

— Gilbert Bougainvillea

Context:

This quote is heard in flashbacks to the final battle of the war. Its meaning and Violet's quest to understand it are the central premise of the story, finally resolved in the movie's conclusion.

Meaning:

"Live... and be free. From the bottom of my heart, I love you." These are Gilbert's last words to Violet from the war, the driving force behind the entire series. They represent his deepest wish for her to escape her life as a tool and find her own identity and happiness. The film is the ultimate fulfillment of this command.

「愛してる」を、知りたいのです。

— Violet Evergarden

Context:

This is Violet's core motivation stated early in the anime series and is the thematic foundation for the film, which provides the final answer to her question.

Meaning:

"I want to know what 'I love you' means." This line encapsulates Violet's journey of self-discovery. It is the question that propels her to become an Auto Memory Doll, as she believes that by understanding the feelings of others, she can decipher the meaning of the most important words ever said to her.

届けたい想いは、ありませんか?

— Violet Evergarden

Context:

Violet says this to Gilbert on the island of Ekarte after he has refused to see her. It is a poignant role-reversal where she, the former student of emotion, now urges her teacher to communicate his true feelings.

Meaning:

"Are there no feelings you wish to deliver?" This question, which Violet poses to a hesitant Gilbert through a closed door, represents the essence of her growth and profession. She is no longer just a scribe; she is an advocate for emotional expression, understanding its vital importance for healing and connection.