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My Sunshine

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On a Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn't too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach and former champion Arakawa, spots potential in Takuya, and decides to mentor him to form a duo with Sakura for an upcoming competition. As winter persists, feelings grow, and the two children form an harmonious bond. But even the first snow eventually melts away.
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Charles Lyons-Burt Slant Magazine Okuyama Hiroshi spins poetry from seemingly inconsequential moments. Rated: 3/4 Sep 15, 2025 Full Review Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com A gentle, unassuming film about the pain and misdirection that can arise from young love. May 24, 2024 Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter Guided by the beauty of the landscape and the nostalgia of childhood, Okuyama constructs a quiet narrative buoyed by an understated charm. May 22, 2024 Full Review Erik Reeds Spectrum Culture My Sunshine has plenty of charm to go around, and it does have a more striking aesthetic than many low-effort contemporary dramas, particularly those of the feel-good variety. Sep 25, 2025 Full Review Marie Asner Phantom Tollbooth A story of growing up within the spotlight of sports and what decisions must be made. Rated: 4/5 Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Janet Reinschmidt MovieJawn Overall, I can only take away that life is full of seasons, and this is only one season in the characters’ lives. Sep 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Success in 1.5 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $6,700.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review Audience Member The tranquil beauty of a simple story of perspectives that subtly changes peoples' life directions. A mastery of blank-spacing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/25 Full Review Well L Children's pureness draws the joy and passion out of adults. Adults live again when they are child again. The sunshine is the little child lies within your heart ❤️. Minimal dialogue, but the joy, actions and cinematography are enough to communicate with the audience. Best communication is done with little words and an agreeing nod. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Sharon Y A very interesting story about young love, love that conquers time, struggles with being above board, testing love in all ways possible that leads to a happy ending. I didn’t want it to end. Didn’t mind subtitles. Actors were amazing. Highly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On a Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn't too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach and former champion Arakawa, spots potential in Takuya, and decides to mentor him to form a duo with Sakura for an upcoming competition. As winter persists, feelings grow, and the two children form an harmonious bond. But even the first snow eventually melts away.
Director
Hiroshi Okuyama
Producer
Toshikazu Nishigaya, Masa Sawada
Screenwriter
Hiroshi Okuyama
Distributor
Film Movement
Production Co
Tokyo Theatres, Comme des Cinémas, The Asahi Shimbun Company
Genre
Drama, Romance, Sports
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.7K
Runtime
1h 30m
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