105 mins |
Rated
NR (Some content may not be suitable for kids under the age of 13 and could include strong language, stronger sexual situations/dialogue (including nudity) and violence. Parents are cautioned about kids under the age of 13 viewing this content.)
Directed by Masaaki Yuasa
Starring Rina Kawaei, Ryôta Katayose, Honoka Matsumoto, Kentarô Itô
Fathom Events and GKIDS bring Masaaki Yuasa’s (The Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Devilman Crybaby) deeply emotional new film that applies his trademark visual ingenuity to a tale of romance, grief and self-discovery to theaters for a one-night premiere event. Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a sudden fire breaks out at her apartment building, she is rescued by Minato, a handsome firefighter, and the two soon fall in love. Just as they become inseparable, Minato loses his life in an accident at sea. Hinako is so distraught that she can no longer even look at the ocean, but one day she sings a song that reminds her of their time together, and Minato appears in the water. From then on, she can summon him in any watery surface as she sings their song, but can the two really remain together forever? And what is the real reason for Minato’s sudden reappearance? Don’t miss this special event, featuring an exclusive interview with film producer Eunyoung Choi!
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Fathom Events and GKIDS bring Masaaki Yuasa’s (The Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Devilman Crybaby) deeply emotional new film that applies his trademark visual ingenuity to a tale of romance, grief and self-discovery to theaters for a one-night premiere event. Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a sudden fire breaks out at her apartment building, she is rescued by Minato, a handsome firefighter, and the two soon fall in love. Just as they become inseparable, Minato loses his life in an accident at sea. Hinako is so distraught that she can no longer even look at the ocean, but one day she sings a song that reminds her of their time together, and Minato appears in the water. From then on, she can summon him in any watery surface as she sings their song, but can the two really remain together forever? And what is the real reason for Minato’s sudden reappearance? Don’t miss this special event, featuring an exclusive interview with film producer Eunyoung Choi!