The Brightest Sun
“A moving masterpiece that will enlighten all those who seek love.”
When a private detective is murdered, a former colleague and a trainee detective are sent to investigate. Along the way, they uncover a tragic truth that triggers memories from their own haunted pasts.
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Cast
19 people
Hidetoshi Nishijima
Known for
The Wind Rises
Drive My Car
Hikari Mitsushima
Known for
Love Exposure
First Love
Haru Kuroki
Known for
Wolf Children
Mirai
Kankuro Kudo
Known for
Tekkonkinkreet
Memories of Matsuko
Katsuya Maiguma
Known for
Alice in Borderland
An Incurable Case of Love
Jin Suzuki
Known for
My Love Mix-Up!
Mr. Hiiragi's Homeroom
鳥森まど
Nanami Yamazaki
Also in
The Science Club
The Dry Spell
Miako Tadano
Known for
Blood and Bones
Kayo Noro
Known for
Rebooting
Monster
Mijika Nagai
Also in
Kakegurui Twin
The Greatest Teacher
山下舜太
Tetsuya Nakashima Director · Nobuhiro Monma Screenplay 打海文三 Story
United States release July 17, 2026 · Produced in Japan · Production TIME, Sazanami
Production
Sony Pictures
Production
TIME
Production
Sazanami
Production
Japan
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Original title
時には懺悔を
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · April 10, 2025
Premiere · Hong Kong International Film Festival
United States · July 17, 2026
Premiere · New York Asian Film Festival
Japan · August 28, 2026
Theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
November 12, 2026 · Theatrical
Taiwan
September 18, 2026 · Theatrical
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