On Summer Sand
Released just last year. On Summer Sand is a drama film. directed by Shinya Tamada.
Starring Joe Odagiri, Akari Takaishi, and Takako Matsu
Synopsis
This story begins with a protagonist whose sense of time has halted due to the grief of losing his son, now abandoned by his wife, and his sudden cohabitation with his 17-year-old niece left behind by his sister. A man who has lost love, a woman who has renounced love, and a girl who knows nothing of love... As they confront their respective pains, their journey of discovering faint sprouts of hope in hearts as parched as summer sand is depicted—a poignant yet tender masterpiece where sorrow and warmth intertwine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 2025
6 months ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- stylejam
- Asmik Ace
- BBB
- tekkosho
- dottedline
- PLANET
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Summer Sand about?
This story begins with a protagonist whose sense of time has halted due to the grief of losing his son, now abandoned by his wife, and his sudden cohabitation with his 17-year-old niece left behind...
Who directed On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand was directed by Shinya Tamada.
How long is On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was On Summer Sand released?
On Summer Sand was released on July 4, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Summer Sand?
The main cast of On Summer Sand includes Joe Odagiri, Akari Takaishi, Takako Matsu, Naotaro Moriyama, Fumiya Takahashi.