Plots(1)
On a small Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn’t too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach and former champion Arakawa, spots potential in Takuya, and decides to mentor him to form a duo with Sakura for an upcoming competition. As winter persists, feelings grow, and the two children form an harmonious bond. But even the first snow eventually melts away. (Cannes Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Sosuke Ikematsu
Japan
Best movies:
The Last Samurai (2003)
Shoplifters (2018)
After the Storm (2016)
Ryuya Wakaba
Japan
Best movies:
True Mothers (2020)
The Lightning Tree (2010)
Call Me Chihiro (2023)
Maho Yamada
Japan
Best movies:
Rent-a-Cat (2012)
Love Strikes! (2011)
Hard Days (2023)
Yunho
Best movies:
In Love and Deep Water (2023)