JAPAN · 2024

Look Back

Kiyotaka Oshiyama
artistic rivalry self-discovery passion for art social isolation friendship through shared interests
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Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.

Year2024
CountryJapan
DirectorKiyotaka Oshiyama
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