Look Back

Look Back

2024 · 58 min · JA · NR · 8.2 (697 votes)
Dir. Kiyotaka Oshiyama · Starring Yuumi Kawai, Mizuki Yoshida, Yoichiro Saito, Kota Oka, Kureha Maki, Koya Yoshihashi · Music haruka nakamura

“Manga drew them together. Life made them best friends.”

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Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.

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This film offers a deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of creative ambition and evolving friendships. It's a bittersweet, reflective experience, exploring the profound connections forged through shared passion, tinged with melancholic beauty and ultimately, a hopeful spirit. An intimate character study for those who appreciate the quiet power of art.

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