Unreachable

What it’s about

Misaki, Yuka and Sakura live together in an old Tokyo house, their friendship stronger than family ties. When Misaki spots a man on her bus whom she loved in elementary school, Sakura suggests they follow him. The three are drawn into a secret they cannot share, unsettling their ordinary days.

What hooks you

Nobuhiro Doi directs Suzu Hirose, Hana Sugisaki and Kaya Kiyohara in a drama about friendship and hidden feelings. The screenplay is by Yuji Sakamoto, known for his nuanced relationship stories. Set in Tokyo, the film captures the bittersweet tension between love and silence.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys character-driven stories about female friendship and the quiet ache of unspoken love. Those drawn to bittersweet relationship dramas with a strong sense of place will find much to savour.