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After the Rain
2018·111 min·★ 7.5
RomanceDrama
Akira Tachibana is a soft-spoken high school student who used to be a part of the track and field club. Working part-time at a restaurant, she finds herself inexplicably falling in love with her manager, a divorced 45-year-old man.
Status
Released
Cast
Nana Komatsu
Akira Tachibana
Yo Oizumi
Masami Kondo
Nana Seino
Haruka Kiyan
Hayato Isomura
Ryosuke Kase
Shono Hayama
Takashi Yoshizawa
Honoka Matsumoto
Yui Nishida
Discussion
Alunauwie★ 8/10
After the Rain is a heartfelt live-action adaptation of Mayuzuki Jun’s manga, portraying a unique connection between 17-year-old Akira and 45-year-old Masami, where romance subtly mirrors Akira’s lost passion for running. Rather than focusing on forbidden love, the film emphasizes personal growth, as Akira’s unrequited feelings inspire her to rediscover her determination to return to the track despite past injuries. While the film offers strong performances and a light, reflective tone, it could benefit from a more conclusive ending and stronger character development, especially for Masami. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
