Daytime Shooting Star

2017 1h 59m JA

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 83

Romance

Synopsis

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Fifteen-year-old country girl Suzume Yosano has to move to Tokyo to live with her uncle due to her father's transfer. She bumps into a mysterious man who ends up taking her to her uncle's place after she gets lost. Turns out, Suzume will be seeing him a lot more often once she starts school because... he's her homeroom teacher?!

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mei Nagano
Suzume Yosano
Shohei Miura
Satsuki Shishio
Alan Shirahama
Daiki Mamura
Maika Yamamoto
Yuyuka Nekota
Ryuta Sato
Yukichi Kumamoto
Naomi Nishida
Satoko Yosano
Onodera Akira
Inukai Manabu

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Takehiko Shinjo
Writers: Naoko Adachi
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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1 / 6

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 6

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Takefumi Haketa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Mei Nagano and Shohei Miura and Alan Shirahama carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6078842 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Takehiko Shinjo directs. Takefumi Haketa scores. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Takefumi Haketa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Mei Nagano and Shohei Miura and Alan Shirahama carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6078842 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Takefumi Haketa
Production design: Hirokazu Kanakatsu
Makeup / hair: Tomoko Chiba
Runtime: 119 min · 1h 59m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Daytime Shooting Star (2017)

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-16
★ 9/10
Daytime Shooting Star offers a simple yet emotionally rich portrayal of young love, with a well-paced storyline, natural acting, and chemistry that feels sincere. The film’s heartfelt moments are elevated by its beautifully matched soundtrack and relatable emotional conflicts. It gently reminds us that love isn't just about feelings, but also about choosing someone who truly chooses you. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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