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In a coastal Japanese town, high school senior Takeru conceals his feelings for his childhood friend, Min-Soo. Their rekindled friendship and Takeru's struggle with his sexuality set the stage for a heartfelt journey. As they confess their feelings, part ways, and eventually reunite, their love unfolds against the backdrop of their cherished hometown. Their enduring bond, built on shared memories, supports Takeru's journey towards self-acceptance. At last, Min-Soo’s return signals the triumph of love in a story of enduring affection, courage, and belonging.
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Ah-Fu, burdened with overwhelming debt, moves into a container home deep in the woods with his nine-year-old son, Wei-Wei. Together with his girlfriend Jing-Wen and her seven-year-old daughter Huan-Huan, this makeshift, struggling family does their best to get through each day. Though life is poor, these small, fleeting moments gradually gather into a warm current of memories in the child’s heart. Years later, the container home they once lived in appears in the news. Wei-Wei is drawn back to those memories—Ah-Fu’s disappearance, Jing-Wen leaving without a word, a rusted biscuit tin, and a set of unclaimed human remains.
Apr 2026