A Summer Solstice Story
Genres
Overview
The film "Summer Solstice Story" was produced in 1992. Now, with Aina The End as the new heroine, director Shunji Iwai himself takes on the task of remaking it. Through his unique style, characterized by the heavy use of monologues, the story depicts a summer day filled with love and madness as a girl awaits the return of her beloved.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
34 min
Release Date
2023-10-08
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
9
Aina the End
Haruna Muranaka
Osamu Adachi
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5.2
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