Drawing Closer
2024, Japanese. Directed by Takahiro Miki.
With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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Where to watch Drawing Closer
Drawing Closer is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Takahiro MikiDirector
- Ren NagaseAkito Hayasaka
- Natsuki DeguchiHaruna Sakurai
- Mayuu YokotaAyaka Miura
- Fumino KimuraMikiko
- Nene OtsukaJimi Hayasaka
- Toru NakamuraKazuki Hayasaka
- Yasuko MatsuyukiHazuki Sakurai
- Kyoka ShibataEri Fujimoto
- Rui TsukishimaNatsumi Hayasaka
- Ikuho AkiyaShota Murai
- Kenji MizuhashiCast
- Nagisa TakanoCast
Details
- Released
- 26 June 2024
- Original title
- 余命一年の僕が、余命半年の君と出会った話。
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tomoko Yoshida, Takahiro Miki
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What Drawing Closer is based on
Drawing Closer is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Drawing Closer: quick answers
Is Drawing Closer worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 240 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Drawing Closer?
Drawing Closer runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Drawing Closer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Drawing Closer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Drawing Closer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Drawing Closer is rated U/A 13+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Drawing Closer on?
Drawing Closer is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drawing Closer?
If you liked Drawing Closer, try Five Feet Apart, Dying Young, Now Is Good.
Who directed Drawing Closer?
Drawing Closer (2024) was directed by Takahiro Miki and stars Ren Nagase, Natsuki Deguchi, Mayuu Yokota.
What is Drawing Closer based on?
Drawing Closer is adapted from a novel.