SummaryOne winter on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a young boy named Takuya has resigned himself to the fact that he's the worst player on his ice hockey team. While practicing, he becomes transfixed by the figure skaters who share the ice rink, particularly Sakura, a rising star from Tokyo. Her coach, Arakawa, takes an interest in Takuya, seeing him... Read More
Directed By:Hiroshi Okuyama
Written By:Hiroshi Okuyama
My Sunshine
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Sep 8, 2025
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The filmmaker creates a tactile universe of nostalgia and regret, heavier on suggestion than explication.
Sep 8, 2025
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My Sunshine is a deceptively sweet little heartwarmer that eventually cuts deeper.
Sep 8, 2025
70
Some films prioritize a strident political cause, others set out to terrify or thrill. This touching and simple story from Japanese filmmaker Hiroshi Okuyama, premiering in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, is a gentler affair, with modest ambitions that it realizes effectively.
Sep 8, 2025
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The performances by the entire cast are charming and authentic, elevated by a lovely score and picturesque cinematography. A gorgeous, personal story that's more than easy to get emotionally invested in.
Sep 8, 2025
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Guided by the beauty of the landscape and the nostalgia of childhood, Okuyama constructs a quiet narrative buoyed by an understated charm.
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Production Company:
- Asahi Shimbun
- CNC Aide aux cinémas du monde - Institut Français
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
- Comme des Cinémas
- Institut français
- Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs
- Riki Project
- Tokyo Theatres
Release Date:Sep 12, 2025
Duration:1 h 40 m
Awards
Taipei Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations
QCinema International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
• 2 Nominations
