Brighter Days
2025, Japanese. Directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa.
Saho Takahashi, capable but a disillusioned nurse, has lost all motivation for her job working at Sumidaku Sakuraoka General Hospital. She seeks solace in the company of her bed-ridden patient, former Honorary Head Nurse, Sae Yukino. As she opens up about her despair, a sudden earthquake sends Saho into the depths of a strange, unfamiliar jungle.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Yoshihiro FukagawaDirector
- Mei NaganoSaho Takahashi
- Kyoko YoshineMitsu Fujiwara
- Riku HagiwaraShoichiro Imai
- Noriko EguchiFukiko Sugano
- Goro InagakiMakoto Saji
- Mitsuko BaishoSae Yukino
- Kazuko YoshiyukiSae's friend
- Sawako FujimaTamiko Iwakura
- Hana ToyoshimaSetsuko Takanuma
- Eriko TomiyamaShigeko Onishi
- Nuno UrajiMasako Okuyama
- Tsutomu TakahashiMitsuo Horii
Details
- Released
- 9 January 2025
- Original title
- 晴れたらいいね
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikazu Okada
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Brighter Days: quick answers
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How long is Brighter Days?
Brighter Days runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Brighter Days have a post-credits scene?
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Brighter Days parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Brighter Days is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Brighter Days on?
Brighter Days isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 January 2025. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brighter Days?
If you liked Brighter Days, try Hungry Hearts, Maborosi, The Truth About Emanuel.
Who directed Brighter Days?
Brighter Days (2025) was directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa and stars Mei Nagano, Kyoko Yoshine, Riku Hagiwara.