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Drawing Closer

Original title: Yomei Ichinen to Senkoku Sareta Boku ga, Yomei Hantoshi no Kimi to Deatta Hanashi
  • 2024
  • TV-14
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
Drawing Closer (2024)
Akito Hayasaka (Ren Nagase) is a talented artist. He is working hard to be accepted for the Nika Exhibition, but a tumor is discovered in his heart and he is told that he has one year left to live. Akito Hayasaka doesn't express his emotions on his diagnosis. One day, on the hospital rooftop, Akito Hayasaka meets Haruna Sakurai (Natsuki Deguchi), who is painting. Haruna Sakurai tells him that she has only half a year to live. Akito Hayasaka gets attracted to her more and more, but he doesn't tell her about his condition.
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With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.

  • Director
    • Takahiro Miki
  • Writers
    • Takahiro Miki
    • Aoi Morita
  • Stars
    • Ren Nagase
    • Natsuki Deguchi
    • Mayu Yokota
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    2.9K
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    • Director
      • Takahiro Miki
    • Writers
      • Takahiro Miki
      • Aoi Morita
    • Stars
      • Ren Nagase
      • Natsuki Deguchi
      • Mayu Yokota
    • 40User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos2

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    Ren Nagase
    Ren Nagase
    • Akihito Hayasaka
    Natsuki Deguchi
    Natsuki Deguchi
    • Haruna Sakurai
    Mayu Yokota
    Mayu Yokota
    • Ayaka Miura
    Fumino Kimura
    • Mikiko
    Nene Ôtsuka
    • Itsumi
    Tôru Nakamura
    Tôru Nakamura
    • Kazuki
    Yasuko Matsuyuki
    Yasuko Matsuyuki
    • Hazuki Sakurai
    Ikuho Akiya
    David Chen
    David Chen
    • Kazuki Hayasaka
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Ren Hanami
    Ren Hanami
    • Hazuki Sakurai
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Karen Huie
    Karen Huie
    • Itsumi Hayasaka
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Xanthe Huynh
    Xanthe Huynh
    • Eri Fujimoto
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Alan Lee
    Alan Lee
    • Takada
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Hester Jean Lee
    Hester Jean Lee
    • Ayaka Miura
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Courtney Lin
    Courtney Lin
    • Haruna Sakurai
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Mirai
    Mirai
    • Mikiko
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Kenji Mizuhashi
    Tôru Nomaguchi
    Tôru Nomaguchi
    • Director
      • Takahiro Miki
    • Writers
      • Takahiro Miki
      • Aoi Morita
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews40

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    10bhmlp

    Beautiful & Emotional

    A beautifully crafted movie with a story with messages which would turn viewer into some what a better person.

    Thank you all the crew involved for making such a great piece of art!!💖

    Here are some special things I loved about the movie :)

    Cinematography and color grading is remarkable.. Some shots were like pictures drawn on a canvas, gave goosebumps. Massive respect for colorists and dop's.

    Acting, script and editing was on point. Struck the emotions in the perfect manner and the movie went it a very great flow.

    The background scores too went along really well!!

    And yeah, a great script, great acting, beautiful cinematography, beautiful background scoring.. thats a good movie to watch right there!!
    8MuhammadA-69

    Nice Movie

    From the beginning, you will know that there is no "hope". However, as you get deeper into the film, you want to hope for them.

    Great Movie, as a romance fan of "dead" in the synopsis this movie satisfied me a lot. Before the 3 Gerberas reveal, i think the author do "too much" that this movie kinda feel like Your Lie in April and I want to eat your pancreas. I just don't like how this movie look like cheapskate of Your Lie in April(Anime), even tho this movie has potential but kinda wasted because they are "trying too much".

    I really like the story telling, especially the 3 Gerberas scene, I love it really. Haruna, Miura, and Hayasaka really did well in this 3 Gerberas especially Miura the best character in this film.

    Sinematography? Well its ok.

    Acting? Good but not great.
    10donarizabal

    Highly recommend (emotional)

    Watching this movie made me realize on how our actions can affect others heavily. Although the acts we do may seem small, it may not be for others. The movie really helped me understand the feelings of others and how life has it's twist and turns. I broke down watching because of how relatable it was, I cried a bunch of times in multiple scenes. Watching the characters bond with each other as their relationship between one another improves. You understand about people's feelings and their perspectives. The similar beliefs and thoughts shared. I love this drama, it really hurts me differently. I just love how it makes you re-think about your actions and the affect it may have on others. This may help all of us viewers to change our way of life style and be more open to to others.
    10MUHDAVIS

    Prepare your tissue movie !

    This is the first time I'm giving a review. It's a must watch movie. Not cringey at all and full of sentimental values especially the meaning behind the Gerberas flowers. Honestly, did not expect it to be this good because I have watched something similar which is "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" but this movie is two times more emotional. You will know why when you watch it. This movie shows exactly how well the character development goes along the way. It may start of a bit slow at the beginning but towards half of the movie, it makes the audience feel touching between the two main characters. Even though they don't express much about their feelings towards each other. The relationship between them feels so natural and genuine through their actions and the way they treated each other so well. Please prepare tissue because I really mean it. What I learned from this movie is to always appreciate peoples around you and cherish each and every moment with your loved ones while you are still able to. There is also nostalgic plot at the end. Make sure to watch it!
    10hamzaahmd-01707

    Brought me to tears and I'm a 19 year old man😭

    Watched this movie on Netflix at 2am. I rarely cry at movies unless it's really good, and trust me this did not disappoint. I don't often watch foreign movies, but this one was so good. I was struggling to breathe near the end and my tears never stopped 😭😭. The acting was incredible, the music was good and the meaning behind the flowers was such a unique context to the story. It made me remember someone who I loved deeply but could no longer talk to as they moved on. So this story struck me in the heart so deeply, I haven't felt so affected from a movie in years. To anyone who questions watching this movie, please watch it won't disappoint.

    P. S just learn this Ren Nagase is a Japanese idol in a group called King and prince. I was just streaming their music and it's so good. Cinderella girl song is so cute.

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      Based on novel "Yomei Ichinen to Senkoku Sareta Boku ga, Yomei Hantoshi no Kimi to Deatta Hanashi" by Aoi Morita (published January 4, 2021 by Poplarsha).
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      Wakamono No Subete
      Performed by Yorushika

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Netflix
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Son Resme Kadar
    • Filming locations
      • Kinki University Hospital, Osaka, Japan(Haruna's hospital)
    • Production companies
      • Django Film
      • Nikkatsu
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      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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