Satoshi, who is a high school junior, is doing something against the rules. He is forming a band. Joining him is Rin. They nonetheless perform at the school's cultural festival live in front of their fellow students. There is a mishap and Satoshi travels back in time to the moment when he met Rin.
Acting
Nijiro Murakami's quiet desperation hits different.
Score
Original band tracks that actually sound like high schoolers trying.
Cinematography
Golden hour worship — every frame wants to be your lock screen.
Director
Kenji Nakanishi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nijiro Murakami (Satoshi) is the son of actor Jun Murakami and singer UA — artistic DNA shows in his restrained performance.
The 'second summer' title references Japanese school calendar romance tropes — summer festivals and unrequited feelings before graduation pressures hit.
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