

Movie·2025·1h 36m
STEP OUT
Directed By
Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
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Original title: STEP OUT にーにーのニライカナイ
Set in the sun-drenched landscapes of Okinawa, this heartfelt coming-of-age story follows Teruya Yō, a teenager living with his cheerful single mother, Akane, and younger sister, Mai. Despite their modest life, the family is close-knit and full of warmth. When Yō falls for Lisa, a student at a local dance school, he joins her class—discovering not only his passion for dance but a talent that quickly blossoms. Encouraged by his mother, a former dancer, Yō begins to dream big. The arrival of Hiroki, a music producer and Yō’s estranged uncle, brings news that shatters Yō's hopes of reconnecting with his absent father. As emotions erupt, long-buried truths between mother and son come to light.
Written By
Junichiro Taniguchi
Producer
Tohru Murata, Kengo Oosiro
Cinematography
Tatsunori Sunagawa
Music
Hideoki Mogi
Editor
Kazuhiro Taira
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Region: JPRent
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