One Summer Story
Seen it?2021 | 139 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two different high school children - a swimmer and an academic - set off on a quest together one summer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shuichi Okita
- Moka KamishiraishiSakuta Minami
- Kanata HosodaMoji Shouhei
- Yuki SaitoMinami's Mother
- Etsushi ToyokawaMinami's Biological Father
- Yudai ChibaMoji's Older Brother
- Kanji FurutachiMinami's Stepfather
- Tōru ShinagawaMoji's Grandfather
- Hina YukawaMiyaji
- Miyu TomitaKoteko (voice)
- Daisuke NamikawaCount Cement (voice)