Director: Michihito Fujii Starring: Nana Komatsu (Matsuri), Kentaro Sakaguchi (Kazuto) Genre: Romance / Drama / Melodrama Runtime: 124 minutes
Nana Komatsu delivers a career-defining performance as Matsuri. She manages to balance the fragility of a sick patient with a stubborn, vibrant spirit. She avoids making the character purely tragic; she is stubborn, sometimes selfish, and deeply human. thelast10years2022japanese1080pblurayx2
Kentaro Sakaguchi is equally compelling. His character, Kazuto, is the anchor of the film. While Matsuri is the tragic figure, Kazuto carries the heavy emotional weight of being the "survivor." His dedication is believable rather than obsessive, and their chemistry is palpable. Kentaro Sakaguchi is equally compelling
The supporting cast, including Matayoshi Yoshiyo as Matsuri’s concerned father, provides a grounded emotional backdrop that prevents the film from becoming too saccharine. The supporting cast
The film is not without flaws.