

On Summer Sand
2025, Japanese. Directed by Shinya Tamada.
In parched Nagasaki, grieving Koura drifts after losing his son. When his sister leaves her daughter in his care, an unexpected life together begins.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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On Summer Sand is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 4 July 2025
- Original title
- 夏の砂の上
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinya Tamada
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What On Summer Sand is based on
On Summer Sand is adapted from a play or musical.
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On Summer Sand runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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On Summer Sand is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On Summer Sand?
If you liked On Summer Sand, try Nobody Knows, Drive My Car, Maborosi.
Who directed On Summer Sand?
On Summer Sand (2025) was directed by Shinya Tamada and stars Joe Odagiri, Akari Takaishi, Takako Matsu.
What is On Summer Sand based on?
On Summer Sand is adapted from a play or musical.