Drawing Closer

8.3
20241h 59m

With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer [Subtitled]

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School Date [Subtitled]

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Official Teaser [Subtitled]

Cast

Photo of Ren Nagase

Ren Nagase

Akito Hayasaka

Photo of Natsuki Deguchi

Natsuki Deguchi

Haruna Sakurai

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Mayuu Yokota

Ayaka Miura

Photo of Nene Otsuka

Nene Otsuka

Jimi Hayasaka

Photo of Toru Nakamura

Toru Nakamura

Kazuki Hayasaka

Photo of Yasuko Matsuyuki

Yasuko Matsuyuki

Hazuki Sakurai

Photo of Kyoka Shibata

Kyoka Shibata

Eri Fujimoto

Photo of Rui Tsukishima

Rui Tsukishima

Natsumi Hayasaka

Photo of Ikuho Akiya

Ikuho Akiya

Shota Murai

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Reviews

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Alunauwie

8/10

Drawing Closer reflects on how limited time reshapes the way two people learn to live, love, and confront their deepest fears, using soft visuals and intimate dialogue to build a bond grounded in shared fragility. Instead of dramatic clashes, the film lingers on internal struggles that unfold quietly yet painfully, softened by heartfelt performances and tender cinematography. Though the ending feels slightly rushed, the story remains a gentle reminder to pause, look inward, and consider how we choose to live before death arrives—whether soon or far ahead.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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