On Summer Sand

In parched Nagasaki, grieving Koura drifts after losing his son. When his sister leaves her daughter in his care, an unexpected life together begins.

Cast

Joe Odagiri

as Osamu Koura

Akari Takaishi

as Yuko Kawakami

Takako Matsu

as Keiko Koura

Naotaro Moriyama

as Kohei Jinno

Fumiya Takahashi

as Tateyama Kotaro

Yukiko Shinohara

as Shigeko Jinno

Hikari Mitsushima

as Asako Kawakami

Ken Mitsuishi

as Takanobu Mochida

Reviews

Alunauwie

On Summer Sand (2025) is a heartfelt drama about two lonely people learning to heal from grief, trauma, and abandonment through an unexpected bond. Its natural performances, warm summer atmosphere, and subtle emotional storytelling create a deeply moving experience without relying on dramatic twists...

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