Date: Thursday, May 29 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, ONLINE: Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, June 30, 2025

Japan Program

Competition 23

A Midsummer Story

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The first summer to spend together with Toru.
In the hot, humid room, Yuko can think only about Toru.
As she peeks into Toru's room through binoculars....
The story depicts a summer day filled with love and madness of a girl who waits for her beloved to return home.

Director
Shunji Iwai
Time
0:34:19
Country
Japan
Genre
Drama
Year
2023

Director

Shunji Iwai

In 1995 Iwai made his feature film directorial debut with ”Love Letter.” His representative works include “Swallowtail Butterfly” and “All About Lily Chou-Chou.” In 2023 “Kyrie” was released. Iwai continues to work across diverse genres both domestically and internationally, maintaining a borderless creative presence.

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Screening

Screening Venue

VenueScheduleTicket Reservation
WITH HARAJUKU HALL2025.6.8 [Sun] 17:20-19:10

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