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Happiness in August

Happiness in August

20031h 27m

Overview

Teru, a 17-year-old high school student, goes to live at a relative's house in Okinawa after the death of his mother. He becomes aware of a mysterious and powerful force within their family. Then, one day, he encounters a mysterious man with the soul of a tree?! The story of a mystical journey, against the backdrop of spirit-filled Okinawa Island.

Directed by Iwao Takahashi
Written by Yume Takagi
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Top Cast

Ryuhei Matsuda

Ryuhei Matsuda

Haruka Suenaga

Haruka Suenaga

Kyūsaku Shimada

Kyūsaku Shimada

Kazuyoshi Saito

Kazuyoshi Saito

About Happiness in August

Happiness in August is a drama, fantasy, music film released in 2003. Directed by Iwao Takahashi, it stars Ryuhei Matsuda, Haruka Suenaga, Kyūsaku Shimada. Teru, a 17-year-old high school student, goes to live at a relative's house in Okinawa after the death of his mother. He becomes aware of a mysterious and powerful force within their family. Then, one day, he encounters a mysterious man with the soul of a tree?! The story of a mystical journey, against the backdrop of spirit-filled Okinawa Island.

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