I loved this so much. I cried so many times throughout the film, some for sad scenes, but sometimes because it was so beautiful I didn't know what else to do. I'm not going to read any other reviews or comments here because I want to keep my experience of this movie all to myself. It left me with so much to think about. Really, really well-done.
The acting was first-rate. Taishi Nakagawa is a new favorite, and his softness under pain was powerful, but Marie Iitoyo brought her A-game to this one. For such young actors, they both exhibited such maturity and strength.