Two Seasons, Two Strangers

"Maybe travel is about trying to get away from words."

2025 1h 29m JA

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 16

Drama

Synopsis

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In summer, Nagisa and Natsuo meet by the sea. Their vacant gazes reflect each other as they exchange awkward words and wade into the rain-drenched ocean. In winter, Li, a screenwriter, travels to a snow-covered village. There, she finds a guesthouse run by Benzo.

“Maybe travel is about trying to get away from words.”

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Cast

Shim Eun-kyung
Lee
Yuumi Kawai
Nagisa
Mansaku Takada
Natsuo
Takaya Shibata
Yutaro Nakamura
Bella Mei
Yoichiro Saito
Isogai
Shinichiro Matsuura
Ayukawa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sho Miyake
Writers: Sho Miyake
Languages: Korean, Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Korean, Japanese.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sho Miyake, shot by Yuta Tsukinaga. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hi'Spec. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Keiko Okawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Shim Eun-kyung and Yuumi Kawai and Mansaku Takada carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Maybe travel is about trying to get away from words.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sho Miyake directs. Yuta Tsukinaga behind the camera. Hi'Spec scores. Keiko Okawa cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Korean, Japanese.

Trivia

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Korean, Japanese.
4Directed by Sho Miyake, shot by Yuta Tsukinaga. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Hi'Spec. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Keiko Okawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Shim Eun-kyung and Yuumi Kawai and Mansaku Takada carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Maybe travel is about trying to get away from words.".
9IMDB entry: tt37538491 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Yuta Tsukinaga
Original score: Hi'Spec
Editing: Keiko Okawa
Production design: Masato Nunobe
Makeup / hair: Hiromi Momose
Runtime: 89 min · 1h 29m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Two Seasons, Two Strangers (2025)

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Alunauwie2026-08-04
★ 8/10
Two Seasons, Two Strangers (2025) is a thoughtful drama that uses two interconnected stories to explore loneliness, identity, and personal growth through quiet, contemplative storytelling. Supported by natural performances, beautiful seasonal visuals, and subtle emotional depth, the film finds meaning in everyday conversations rather than dramatic conflict. Ultimately, it is a gentle reflection on how people and experiences gradually shape who we become, making it a rewarding watch for those who appreciate slow, introspective cinema. by alunauwie

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