Disclaimer: Kumo no Mukou Yakusoku no Basho, also known as Beyond the Clouds, the Promised Place, and The Place Promised to Us in Our Early Days is originally created by Makoto Shinkai
For those of the less fortunate that have yet seen this masterpiece in the world of anime, you will be doing yourselves a favour just by checking out its trailer.
Beyond the Clouds strike me (a former film student) as a literature that truthfully stimulates one's mind. Its most extraordinary feature, aside from the marvellous animation techniques and quality, are the story. I have never watched a same film so many times just to make up my own interpretation, ever.
For those who have seen this movie, it is understandable that you think it is pointless to write a spin off to this work. How is it possible to continue such a complicated work of art?
After repetitive viewings of the film, I have my own personal interpretation of the ending, and explanations for the unanswered issues spawning from the storyline. This fanfic is based on my interpretation, and the compelling world of Makoto Shinkai.
I apologise on my grammar; English is not my native tongue.