The Kirishima Thing (2012)

Original title

桐島、部活やめるってよ

Directed by

Daihachi Yoshida

Genre

drama film, comedy drama, romance

Country

Japan

Runtime

1h 43m

Rated

G

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 71 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

When the popular and talented Kirishima unexpectedly quits his sports club, the news quietly shakes up his high school. The film follows several students as they react to his absence, revealing their insecurities and social dynamics.

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What happens

The Kirishima Thing (桐島、部活やめるってよ, Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutte yo) is a 2012 Japanese high school drama film directed by Daihachi Yoshida and based on a novel by Ryo Asai. It was released on August 11, 2012. The film won several awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, and also received several nominations. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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