Trailer: ‘One Summer Story’

By   |  Apr 9, 2020

‘One Summer Story’ (子供はわかってあげない) is a 2020 Japanese drama directed by Shuichi Okita.

Based on the manga ‘Kodomo wa Wakatte Agenai’ by Retto Tajima, the story follows a young girl who sets out on a journey to find her missing father. The cast includes Moka Kamishiraishi, Kanata Hosoda, Yudai Chiba, Kanji Furutachi, and Yuki Saito.

Synopsis: Minami Sakuta (Moka Kamishiraishi) is a 2nd grade high school student. She loves to swim and is a member of the swimming club. Minami Sakuta also enjoys anime and, in particular, “Maho Sakan Otome Buffalo-Koteko.” She meets Shohei Moji (Kanata Hosoda), who is drawing “Maho Sakan Otome Buffalo-Koteko” on the rooftop of their school. Shohei Moji is also in the 2nd grade of high school and he is a member of the school’s calligraphy club. One day during their summer vacation, Minami Sakuta unexpectedly starts a journey to find her missing father. Shohei Moji joins her along the way. During their journey, they meet various people and undergo personal growth.

‘One Summer Story’ opens across Japan on August 20, 2021.

Synopsis by AsianWiki.

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