Sharasôju (2003)
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Kohei Fukungaga, Yuka Hyyoudo, Naomi Kawase, Katsuhisa Namase, Kanako Higuchi
Five summers after his twin brother vanishes, Shun is absorbed in painting when a detective brings information about his missing brother.
The story
On a hot summer day in Nara’s old town, twin boys race through an alley until the younger brother realizes he is alone: his older brother has vanished. Five summers later, the younger brother, Shun, is a high-school student who immerses himself in painting while grappling with complicated feelings about his still-missing brother. His childhood friend Yū quietly watches over him. As the Basara Festival, which Shun’s father has devoted himself to, draws near, a detective visits with information about the missing older brother.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
On a hot summer day, twin boys race through an alley in Nara’s old town. Suddenly, the younger brother realizes he is alone. His older brother has vanished as if spirited away. Five summers later, the younger brother, Shun, is now a high school student. He immerses himself in painting while struggling with complicated feelings about his brother, who is still missing. His childhood friend Yū quietly watches over him. Then, one day, as the Basara Festival—into which Shun’s father has poured his heart and soul—draws near, a detective visits with news about the missing older brother...
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