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The story follows Tomoko, a writer who becomes involved in a strange and distant relationship with Shingo, a married novelist. Though they haven't seen each other in years, an unexpected connection forms. However, tensions rise, especially when Ryota, Tomoko’s ex-boyfriend, reappears in her life. As complications grow, Tomoko realizes she no longer loves Shingo and chooses to break away, despite the loneliness. Eventually, she decides to live independently, also leaving Ryota, and starts anew by the end of summer.
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The story follows Tomoko, a writer who becomes involved in a strange and distant relationship with Shingo, a married novelist. Though they haven't seen each other in years, an unexpected connection forms. However, tensions rise, especially when Ryota, Tomoko’s ex-boyfriend, reappears in her life. As complications grow, Tomoko realizes she no longer loves Shingo and chooses to break away, despite the loneliness. Eventually, she decides to live independently, also leaving Ryota, and starts anew by the end of summer.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Zenzō Matsuyama
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Runtime:99 minutes
Studio:TOHO
Cast
Yasuki Chiba
Director
Junko Ikeuchi
Tomoko Aizawa
Noboru Nakaya
Shingo Kosugi
Kyôko Kishida
Yuki Kosugi
Tatsuya Nakadai
Ryôta Kinoshita
Daisuke Katō
Master at 'Sekine'
Akira Nagoya
Aoshima
Hisano Yamaoka
Yukiko
Nobuko Otowa
Hatsu Kakinuna
Torahiko Hamada
Yuiichi Sayama
Sadako Sawamura
Hostess at 'Mitsuda'
Kō Nishimura
Okazaki
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