On Summer Sand (2025)
Original title: 夏の砂の上
On Summer Sand is a 2025 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Shinya Tamada, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars Joe Odagiri, Akari Takaishi and Takako Matsu.
This story begins with a protagonist whose sense of time has halted due to the grief of losing his son, now abandoned by his wife, and his sudden cohabitation with his 17-year-old niece left behind by his sister. A man who has lost love, a woman who has renounced love, and a girl who knows nothing of love... As they confront their respective pains, their journey of discovering faint sprouts of hope in hearts as parched as summer sand is depicted, a poignant yet tender masterpiece where sorrow and warmth intertwine.
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What is On Summer Sand about?
This story begins with a protagonist whose sense of time has halted due to the grief of losing his son, now abandoned by his wife, and his sudden cohabitation with his 17-year-old niece left behind by his sister. A man who has lost love, a woman who has renounced love, and a girl who knows nothing of love... As they confront their respective pains, their journey of discovering faint sprouts of hope in hearts as parched as summer sand is depicted, a poignant yet tender masterpiece where sorrow and warmth intertwine.
When was On Summer Sand released?
On Summer Sand was released on 4 July 2025.
How long is On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand runs 1h 42m.
Who made On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand was directed by Shinya Tamada.
Where can I watch On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.