STEP OUT (2025)
Set in the sun-drenched landscapes of Okinawa, this heartfelt coming-of-age story follows Teruya Yō, a teenager living with his cheerful single mother, Akane, and younger sister, Mai. Despite their modest life, the family is close-knit and full of warmth. When Yō falls for Lisa, a student at a local dance school, he joins her class—discovering not only his passion for dance but a talent that quickly blossoms. Encouraged by his mother, a former dancer, Yō begins to dream big. The arrival of Hiroki, a music producer and Yō’s estranged uncle, brings news that shatters Yō's hopes of reconnecting with his absent father. As emotions erupt, long-buried truths between mother and son come to light.
Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Hideoki Mogi
Cinematography: Tatsunori Sunagawa
Editing: Kazuhiro Taira
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
okinawa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is STEP OUT about?
- Set in the sun-drenched landscapes of Okinawa, this heartfelt coming-of-age story follows Teruya Yō, a teenager living with his cheerful single mother, Akane, and younger sister, Mai. Despite their modest life, the family is close-knit and full of warmth. When Yō falls for Lisa, a student at a local dance school, he joins her class—discovering not only his passion for dance but a talent that quickly blossoms. Encouraged by his mother, a former dancer, Yō begins to dream big. The arrival of Hiroki, a music producer and Yō’s estranged uncle, brings news that shatters Yō's hopes of reconnecting with his absent father. As emotions erupt, long-buried truths between mother and son come to light.
- Who directed STEP OUT?
- STEP OUT was directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.
- Who stars in STEP OUT?
- STEP OUT stars Yukie Nakama, Soul, Ren Matayoshi, Reiri Inami, Ruka Matsuda, Ryuto Tsuha.
- How long is STEP OUT?
- STEP OUT has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is STEP OUT?
- STEP OUT is a Drama film.
- Where was STEP OUT produced?
- STEP OUT was produced in Japan.