Sunset Sunrise
Yukiko stands on a deserted beach in the predawn light, her fingers clutching a faded photograph. She came to this coastal town not for vacation, but to trace the remnants of her mother, who vanished two decades ago. The locals share their memories reluctantly, and every sunset echoes with unspoken words. The 2025 drama explores the quiet trauma of loss through the lens of Japanese mono no aware—the poignant beauty of impermanence. Parallel to her journey unfolds the story of Takeshi, an elderly fisherman guarding secrets of the past. Their accidental meeting at sunrise sets in motion a chain where past and present intertwine like waves meeting the shore.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | サンセット・サンライズ |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Yoshiyuki Kishi |
| Runtime | 139 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.8/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director employs static frames where nature acts as a silent character, and pauses carry more weight than dialogue.
What lingers is a gentle melancholy and appreciation for life's quiet transitions. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yoshiyuki Kishi
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🎭 Cast
Masaki Suda
Nishio Shunsaku
Mao Inoue
Sekino Momoka
Masatoshi Nakamura
Sekine Akio
Ken Miyake
Takamori Takeshi / "Take"
Pistol Takehara
Kurabe Kensuke / "Ken"
Hiroshi Yamamoto
Yamashiro Shinichiro
Masao Yoshii
Hirahata Kosaku
Fumiyo Kohinata
Otsu Seiichiro
Chizuru Ikewaki
Mochida Hitomi
Sawako Fujima
Sawamura Chika
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