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One Summer Story movie

🎬 Title: One Summer Story / 子供はわかってあげない

Synopsis: Follow the journey of two distinct high school students—a swimmer and an academic—as they embark on an adventurous summer quest together.

⭐ Rating: 7.429 (14 votes)

📅 Release Date: August 20, 2021

⏱️ Duration: 2 hours and 19 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama, Comedy

🎬 Directed by: Shuichi Okita

✍️ Written by: Mitsuhiko Fujiki, Shuichi Okita, Retto Tajima

🌍 Country: Japan

🏢 Produced by: Nikkatsu Corporation, Office Shirous, AMUSE, Pony Canyon, Venture Bank Entertainment, Aeon Entertainment, TBS Radio

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👥 Main Cast: Moka Kamishiraishi (Sakuta Minami), Kanata Hosoda (Moji Shouhei), Yuki Saito (Minami’s Mother), Etsushi Toyokawa (Minami’s Biological Father), Yudai Chiba (Moji’s Older Brother), Kanji Furutachi (Minami’s Stepfather), Tōru Shinagawa (Moji’s Grandfather), Hina Yukawa (Miyaji), Miyu Tomita (Koteko – voice), Daisuke Namikawa (Count Cement – voice)

Editor’s Insight: One Summer Story (2021) effectively blends its drama and comedy elements without falling into clichés. Director Shuichi Okita maintains a focused narrative, emphasizing character development over superficial storytelling. The performances, particularly by Moka Kamishiraishi and Kanata Hosoda, elevate the emotional stakes of the film. At 2 hours and 19 minutes, the pacing is deliberate, ensuring that no scene feels excessive. While it has its flaws, the film’s strengths make it worth watching. If the storyline interests you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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