The way back home
Childhood friends Hinata and Hayato are training hard in kendo for their final high school inter-high school competition. One day, Hinata is scouted by an entertainment agency. This causes a rift in their relationship. The film depicts these two young boys who grow up to be adults while still carrying the pain & doubts from their youth.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 海の見える街で |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Karin Miyagi |
| Runtime | 25 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (10 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative around the quiet divergence of two paths, relying on the palpable realism of shared routines and unspoken tensions. It explores how bonds fray not from dramatic conflict, but from the weight of silence and diverging dreams.
What lingers after the final scene is a poignant ache for roads not taken and words left unsaid—a subtle testament to the enduring scars of youth. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Karin Miyagi
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Brew a cup of green tea, settle in undisturbed. Best for a quiet evening that calls for a contemplative story about memory and paths untaken.
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