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My Sunshine

Hiroshi Okuyama
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Fri 25 Apr 25 - Sat 3 May 25
  • Caution with children up to 12 years of age

In ‘My Sunshine’, two young people find solace and emotional moments of self-discovery through figure skating. Accompanied by the beauty of the landscape and the nostalgia of childhood, Okuyama weaves a tale with understated charm. 

Life on a small Japanese island is marked by the changing seasons. During the winter, ice hockey is the most important thing at school, but young Takuya isn't really interested. His real passion is Sakura, a rising figure skating star from Tokyo. As the winter months pass, his feelings for her grow, and a warm relationship develops between the two. 

A lovely, intimate, and endearing film where unspoken feelings form the delicate centerpiece. The moving and simple story told by Japanese director Hiroshi Okuyama has a soft, velvety quality and humble ambitions that are completely fulfilled. A beautiful song heard during the credits subtly summarizes the film. 

direction
Hiroshi Okuyama
cast
Keitatsu Koshiyama, Kiara Takanashi, Sôsuke Ikematsu
duration
100 min
year
2024
country
Japan
language
Japanese
Subtitles
French, Dutch
  • Caution with children up to 12 years of age

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"A beautifully shot fable focused on two young figure-skaters tentatively navigating new emotions." − Variety