Kaze no Kanade no Kimi e (2024 Film)

Kaze no Kanade no Kimi e (Japanese: 風の奏の君へ) is a Japanese drama film released on June 7, 2024. Directed and written by Kentaro Otani, the film is set in the city of Mimasaka, located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The production was distributed by Aeon Entertainment and has a runtime of 98 minutes.

Promotional poster for the film Kaze no Kanade no Kimi e.

Plot

The story follows Keiya Manaka (played by Yosuke Sugino), a man living a stagnant life in Mimasaka. His older brother, Junya Manaka (Ryuta Yamamura), manages the family's tea leaf business and is actively involved in local revitalization efforts. The narrative shifts when Erika Aoe (Nao Matsushita), a professional pianist on a concert tour, visits the town. Following a collapse during a performance, Erika remains in Mimasaka to recover. It is revealed that Erika and Junya were previously in a relationship during their university years in Tokyo, though Junya maintains a distant demeanor toward her. As the story progresses, Keiya finds himself developing feelings for Erika, while she navigates her own personal motivations for visiting the region.

Cast

Nao Matsushita as Erika Aoe
Yosuke Sugino as Keiya Manaka
Ryuta Yamamura as Junya Manaka
Jun Nishiyama as Miki
Kimiko Ikegami as Hatsue