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In 1970s Onomichi, Akira invites his crush Yoshioka to spend summer break at his home. But when Yoshioka falls for Meeko, tension brews beneath the heat.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Runtime

64 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

17 July 2021

Country

Japan

Cast

Ren Sudo

Ren Sudo

Akira

Haya Nakazaki

Haya Nakazaki

Yoshioka

Eriko Tomiyama

Eriko Tomiyama

Fumie

Aki Kigoshi

Aki Kigoshi

Miko

Kazunori Mimura

Kazunori Mimura

Iona

Iona

Chiemi Matsutera

Chiemi Matsutera

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