Drama ·Romance · Japan · 2021 · 1h 4m

Backlight

逆光

Backlight poster
Director
Ren Sudo
Cast
Ren Sudo as Akira Haya Nakazaki as Yoshioka Eriko Tomiyama as Fumie Aki Kigoshi as Miko Kazunori Mimura as Iona as
Crew
Yoshihide Otomo — Original Music Composer Aya Watanabe — Writer Ryohei Ueno — Producer
Synopsis

In 1970s Onomichi, Akira invites his crush Yoshioka to spend summer break at his home. But when Yoshioka falls for Meeko, tension brews beneath the heat.

Trailer Backlight — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
1970ssmokingseaside villagegay romancevillage japanboys' love (bl)closeted
Key Collaborators
Ren Sudo Director Yoshihide Otomo Original Music Composer Aya Watanabe Writer Ryohei Ueno Producer
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