In 1970s Onomichi, Akira invites his crush Yoshioka to spend summer break at his home. But when Yoshioka falls for Meeko, tension brews beneath the heat.
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Ren Sudo
Akira
Known for
A Girl Missing
Haya Nakazaki
Yoshioka
Known for
We Made a Beautiful Bouquet
Eriko Tomiyama
Fumie
Known for
River's Edge
Suicide Forest Village
Aki Kigoshi
Miko
Also in
Wakamusha
Desert of Namibia
Kazunori Mimura
Known for
My Little Monster
Iona
Known for
Rape Zombie: Lust of the Dead 2
Chiemi Matsutera
Known for
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Ren Sudo Director · Aya Watanabe Writer Yoshihide Otomo Composer
United States release May 23, 2024 · Produced in Japan · Original title 逆光
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Japan
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Original title
逆光
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · July 17, 2021
Theatrical
United States · May 23, 2024
Digital · Gagaoolala
Taiwan
November 19, 2021 · Theatrical · 2021 Golden Horse Film Festival
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