I Have a Secret

What it’s about

Kyo Otsuka is a shy high school student with little confidence. He has feelings for Naoko Miki, the most popular girl in his class, but he only watches her from afar as she spends time with her lively friends. One of those friends is Hirofumi, who is also Kyo's friend and Miki's childhood friend—handsome, athletic, and kind. When another quiet student stops coming to school, the feelings of everyone involved start to change.

What hooks you

Natsuki Deguchi and Daiken Okudaira play Naoko Miki and Kyo Otsuka. The film is directed by Shun Nakagawa, who also wrote the screenplay, based on a novel by Yoru Sumino. The story involves psychic power and hidden feelings, adding an unusual element to the school-life setting.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like tender melodramas about adolescence, unspoken affection, and the quiet challenges of fitting in. Viewers drawn to Japanese high school settings and stories where characters keep their true emotions concealed will find much to appreciate.