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Release Year2025
Runtime2h 06m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorKan Yamamoto
WritersMash Morino
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsCatching the Stars of This Summer
About Catching the Stars of This Summer
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when club activities were restricted, Japanese students launched an astronomical observation event called the "Star Catch Contest" via remote meetings. What began as a collaboration between students from Ibaraki, Tokyo, and Nagasaki's Goto Islands soon spread nationwide, leading to an unexpected miracle.
Directed by Kan Yamamoto, Catching the Stars of This Summer leans on a strong ensemble — Hiyori Sakurada, Hayase Ikoi, Rintaro Mizusawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.
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