The Brightest Sun
2026, Japanese. Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima.
A moving masterpiece that will enlighten all those who seek love.
When a private detective is murdered, a former colleague and a trainee detective are sent to investigate. Along the way, they uncover a tragic truth that triggers memories from their own haunted pasts.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 28 August 2026
- Original title
- 時には懺悔を
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tetsuya Nakashima, Nobuhiro Monma
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What The Brightest Sun is based on
The Brightest Sun is adapted from a novel.
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The Brightest Sun: quick answers
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The Brightest Sun runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
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Which OTT platform is The Brightest Sun on?
The Brightest Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 August 2026. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Brightest Sun?
If you liked The Brightest Sun, try Winged Creatures, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder, Won't Back Down.
Who directed The Brightest Sun?
The Brightest Sun (2026) was directed by Tetsuya Nakashima and stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima, Haru Kuroki.
What is The Brightest Sun based on?
The Brightest Sun is adapted from a novel.