Song to the Sun (2006)

Original title

タイヨウのうた

Directed by

Norihiro Koizumi

Cast

Yamada Takayuki, Sawajiri Erika, Matsushita Nao, Tanaka Kei, Sato Megumi, Hamada Gaku, Kawamura Yosuke, Hara Fumina

Genre

drama film, romance film

Country

Japan

Runtime

1h 59m

Rated

ALL

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 30 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young woman with a passion for music copes with a debilitating illness while finding love and pursuing her dream of performing. Her bond with a local boy deepens as she faces her limited time.

poignantbittersweetheartfeltgentleromanticmelancholichopefulslow-paced

What happens

A Song to the Sun (タイヨウのうた, Taiyō no Uta; alternatively titled Midnight Sun) is a 2006 Japanese film directed by Norihiro Koizumi starring Yui. Upon release, A Song to the Sun was financially successful and helped launch Yui's music career. In addition, Yui also won the Best Newcomer Actress at the 30th Japan Academy Film Prize for her role. Several adaptations of the film were made, including a 2006 television series, a 2018 American remake, and stage plays. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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