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Release Year2013
Runtime2h 08m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Fantasy
Votes33
DirectorTakahiro Miki
WritersTomoe Kanno, Kosuke Mukai
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Girl in the Sun
About The Girl in the Sun
A new salesman named Kosuke Okuda happens to meet Mao Watarai, a friend from his middle school days. Back then, Mao was called stupid and bullied, but now she is an attractive woman. Kosuke and Mao fall in love and decide to marry, but Mao has a secret.
Directed by Takahiro Miki, The Girl in the Sun leans on a strong ensemble — Juri Ueno, Jun Matsumoto, Tetsuji Tamayama — 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 2013.
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