On Summer Sand (2025)

On Summer Sand (2025) poster

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.

Director: Shinya Tamada
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marihiko Hara
Cinematography: Yuta Tsukinaga
Editing: Atsushi Ueda
Production: stylejam, Asmik Ace, BBB
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

based on play or musical, based on opera

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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 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.
Who directed On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand was directed by Shinya Tamada.
Who stars in On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand stars Joe Odagiri, Akari Takaishi, Takako Matsu, Naotaro Moriyama, Fumiya Takahashi, Yukiko Shinohara.
How long is On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand is a Drama film.
Where was On Summer Sand produced?
On Summer Sand was produced in Japan.