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Seen it?2026 | 100 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$930K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 120K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Natsuki DeguchiFujino
- Aju MakitaKyomoto
- Fuuri NanaseYoung Fujino
- Rokka OkadaYoung Kyomoto
- Masaki SudaMaeda
- Kankuro KudoTamai
- Kayo NoroAkari
- Ryo IkedaHitoshi
- Miyu SasakiMegumi
- Maho YamadaManabe