Dear Summer Sister (1972)
Original title: 夏の妹
Dear Summer Sister is a 1972 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Hiromi Kurita, Hōsei Komatsu and Lily.
14-year-old Sunaoko travels from Tokyo to Naha, Okinawa, with her father’s young fiancée Momoko in search of her half-brother whom she has never met. Their guide, a beer-guzzling ex-soldier, takes them to the locale’s tourist attractions, quickly delving into the underlying scars of the island’s wartime history.
Quick answers
What is Dear Summer Sister about?
14-year-old Sunaoko travels from Tokyo to Naha, Okinawa, with her father’s young fiancée Momoko in search of her half-brother whom she has never met. Their guide, a beer-guzzling ex-soldier, takes them to the locale’s tourist attractions, quickly delving into the underlying scars of the island’s wartime history.
When was Dear Summer Sister released?
Dear Summer Sister was released on 5 August 1972.
How long is Dear Summer Sister?
Dear Summer Sister runs 1h 36m.
Who made Dear Summer Sister?
Dear Summer Sister was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.