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On Summer Sand

2025 1 h 42 min Drama 夏の砂の上

A grieving man and his niece forge an unexpected bond during a Nagasaki summer.

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About the film

What it’s about

In Nagasaki, a man mourning his son takes in his sister's daughter. Their shared summer becomes an unplanned new beginning.

What hooks you

Takako Matsu and Joe Odagiri are among the cast, and Shinya Tamada is both director and co-screenwriter. The story is based on an original work by Masataka Matsuda.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who appreciate quiet family dramas about loss and healing. Viewers drawn to stories of surrogate bonds and summer settings will find it rewarding.

Technical details
Country
Japan
Year
2025
Genre
Drama
Running time
1h 42min
World premiere
Jul 4, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 167 votes
6.0 /10
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5.938
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Creative team

All 9
Director Shinya Tamada
Starring
  1. 01 Takako Matsu Keiko Koura
  2. 02 Joe Odagiri Osamu Koura
  3. 03 Ken Mitsuishi Takunobu Mochida · Takanobu Mochida
  4. 04 Akari Takaishi Yuko Kawakami
  5. 05 Hikari Mitsushima Asako Kawakami
  6. 06 Naotaro Moriyama Kouhei Jinno · Kohei Jinno
  7. 07 Yukiko Shinohara Shigeko Jinno
  8. 08 Fumiya Takahashi Koutaro Tateyama

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