The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is playing 19 times at 6 cinemas across 6 districts, from HK$60 to HK$110 depending on cinema and time. The cheapest seat is at PREMIERE ELEMENTS (Kowloon Station) in Tsim Sha Tsui, HK$60. Category IIA · 135 minutes.
What it is about
Kai Aono is a high school student. He transfers to a scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea from Kyoto. There, he meets high school student Akimi Inoue, who was born on the island and lives with her mother. They fall in love with each other, but they are forced to make a choice due to their own fates.
What to expect
Michihito Fujii directs this adaptation of a novel about two teenagers on a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. Kai (Ryusei Yokohama) transfers in from Kyoto; Akimi (Suzu Hirose) has never left. The movie tracks how their relationship is shaped, over years, by the pull of family obligation and the choices each feels they have to make. At 135 minutes, it is a long sit, and Fujii keeps the pace measured — the strongest stretches are the quiet, unhurried scenes that let the coastal setting do some of the emotional work. Hokuto Matsumura, Anne Nakamura, Gaku Hamada and Machiko Ono fill out the supporting cast. The movie is playing across 7 cinemas in 6 districts, with 39 screenings over the next week; cheapest tickets are HK$60. Japanese dialogue, English and Chinese subtitles. Rated IIA.
Cast
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Ryusei Yokohama
Kai Aono -
Suzu Hirose
Akimi Inoue -
Hokuto Matsumura
Naoto Kuzumi -
Anne Nakamura
Eri Nikaidō -
Gaku Hamada
Jūshi Ueki -
Machiko Ono
Honoka Aono -
Yoshino Kimura
Shiho Inoue -
Yuriko Ishida
Tōko Hayashi -
Hiroki Hasegawa
Sōsuke Kitahara
Crew
- Director Michihito Fujii
- Screenplay Naoko Adachi
- Novel Yuu Nagira
- Original Music Composer Takashi Ohmama
- Editor Tatsuma Furukawa
- Producer Tomoya Nishino
- Producer Shodai Imai
- Executive Producer Hisashi Usui
Where to watch it
18 screenings at 6 cinemas over the next week, from HK$60.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIERE ELEMENTS (Kowloon Station) | Tsim Sha Tsui | — | 4 | Mon 11:25 | HK$60–110 cheapest |
| B+ cinema apm (Kwun Tong) | Kwun Tong | — | 3 | Mon 13:00 | HK$75–90 |
| Broadway Kwai Fong (Metroplaza) | Kwai Fong | — | 3 | Mon 21:35 | HK$75–85 |
| MOViE MOViE Cityplaza (Taikoo Shing) | Taikoo Shing | — | 3 | Mon 13:05 | HK$100 |
| MY CINEMA YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) | Yuen Long | — | 3 | Mon 17:10 | HK$85–100 |
| B+ cinema MOKO (Mong Kok East) | Mong Kok | — | 2 | Mon 21:25 | HK$85–100 |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 135 minutes.
- What is the Hong Kong rating?
- IIA — suitable for persons aged 12 and above, but parental guidance is advised.
- What languages and subtitles are available?
- Japanese dialogue with English and Chinese subtitles.
- Is it suitable for children?
- The IIA certificate means children can attend with a parent, but the themes and runtime make it a better fit for teenagers and adults.
