Dear Summer Sister
Originally released in 1972. Dear Summer Sister is a drama film. directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Starring Hiromi Kurita, Shōji Ishibashi, and Lily
Synopsis
14-year-old Sunaoko travels from Tokyo to Naha, Okinawa, with her father’s young fiancée Momoko in search of her half-brother whom she has never met. Their guide, a beer-guzzling ex-soldier, takes them to the locale’s tourist attractions, quickly delving into the underlying scars of the island’s wartime history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Art Theatre Guild
- Sozosha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Summer Sister about?
14-year-old Sunaoko travels from Tokyo to Naha, Okinawa, with her father’s young fiancée Momoko in search of her half-brother whom she has never met. Their guide, a beer-guzzling ex-soldier, tak...
Who directed Dear Summer Sister?
Dear Summer Sister was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
How long is Dear Summer Sister?
Dear Summer Sister has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Dear Summer Sister released?
Dear Summer Sister was released on August 5, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dear Summer Sister?
The main cast of Dear Summer Sister includes Hiromi Kurita, Shōji Ishibashi, Lily, Hōsei Komatsu, Taiji Tonoyama.