Beyond the Memories (2013)

Beyond the Memories Japanese movie poster

Beyond the Memories is a 2013 Japanese movie directed by Takehiko Shinjo and based on a manga by Ryo Ikuemi. It premiered at the 26th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 18, 2013.

Movie info

Original title: 潔く柔く
Transliterated title: Kiyoku Yawaku
Premiere date: October 18, 2013
Release date: October 26, 2013
Directed by: Takehiko Shinjo
Written by: Satomi Oshima (screenplay)
Sachiko Tanaka (screenplay)
Ryo Ikuemi (manga)
Runtime: 127 min.
Eiren rating: G (General Audiences)
Distributed by: Toho

Plot

Although it’s been many years, Kanna is traumatized by the death of her childhood friend Haruta during their first year of high school. Haruta died in a traffic accident, and his final email was addressed to Kanna. Because of this, he’s continuously in her thoughts. However, when she meets a young man named Roku with a traumatic past of his own, she gradually opens her heart up to love once again.

Featured Cast

Actor		Role
	Masami Nagasawa	Kanna Seto
	Masaki Okada	Roku Akazawa
	Kengo Kora	Kazue Haruta
	Aoi Nakamura	Toshikuni Mayama
	Yuki Furukawa	Kiyomasa Komine

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