INTRODUCTION: Sakaki is played by Suzu Hirose (広瀬すず), now one of the popular actors in Japan. Based on a popular comic book “Mizu ha Umini Mukatte Nagareru” (『水は海に向かって流れる』), the film is directed by Tetsu Maeda (前田哲), who has had a string of hits including “And So The Baton Is Passed” and “A Banana? At This Time of Night?”
The film gently depicts the process of people facing one another, and carefully reflects the emotional turmoil and overflowing feelings, resulting in a story that tugs at the heartstrings of the viewer.

STORY:

The story begins with an unexpected encounter on a rainy day…
Chisa Sakaki, a 26-year-old, has closed her heart due to a past event and spends her days in an indifferent manner. She has promised to herself that she will never fall in love, but something changes in her that starts the clock ticking again…
Sakaki is played by Suzu Hirose (広瀬すず), now one of the popular actors in Japan. Based on a popular comic book “Mizu ha Umini Mukatte Nagareru” (『水は海に向かって流れる』), the film is directed by Tetsu Maeda (前田哲), who has had a string of hits including “And So The Baton Is Passed” and “A Banana? At This Time of Night?”
The film gently depicts the process of people facing one another, and carefully reflects the emotional turmoil and overflowing feelings, resulting in a story that tugs at the heartstrings of the viewer. Other highlights include hearty meals prepared by Sakaki, which the director was very particular about.