The Girl in the Sun

The Girl in the Sun

A romantic reunion after 10 years…

Directed by Takahiro Miki

Produced by Asmik Ace, TOHO

2013128 min6.6 / 10

A bittersweet romantic drama about childhood friends reuniting after years apart, exploring themes of transformation, memory, and the secrets we carry into new relationships.

A new salesman named Kosuke Okuda happens to meet Mao Watarai, a friend from his middle school days. Back then, Mao was called stupid and bullied, but now she is an attractive woman. Kosuke and Mao fall in love and decide to marry, but Mao has a secret.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Girl in the Sun violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Girl in the Sun sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Girl in the Sun easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does The Girl in the Sun end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Girl in the Sun scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Girl in the Sun

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Girl in the Sun

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Girl in the Sun, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Girl in the Sun, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Girl in the Sun, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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