Synopsis : On a small Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn’t too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach and former champion Arakawa, spots potential in Takuya, and decides to mentor him to form a duo with Sakura for an upcoming competition. As winter persists, feelings grow, and the two children form an harmonious bond. But even the first snow eventually melts away.
Festival History : Cannes Film Festival 2024, Toronto International Film Festival 2024, San Sebastian Film Festival 2024
Director :
Hiroshi Okuyama
Producer :
Toshikazu Nishigaya, Masa Sawada
Screenplay :
Hiroshi Okuyama
DOP :
Hiroshi Okuyama
Editor :
Hiroshi Okuyama, Tina Baz
Cast :
Sosuke Ikematsu, Keitatsu Koshiyama, Kiara Nakanishi
Hiroshi Okuyama is a director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor from Tokyo. He’s directed the short films Graduationparty!!!!! (09), The Swan Smiles (18), and Tokyo 21st October (18) and the feature film Jesus (18).