

The Vacation Begins
2026, Japanese. Directed by Satoshi Kimura.
The beginning of summer. Yuka, who has just divorced Haruki after three years of marriage, goes on vacation to a seaside town with her best friend Shina and her boyfriend Dazai. Reunited with Dazai, who she was once in love with, after a long time, Yuka's feelings for him gradually begin to rekindle. Meanwhile, Shina is attracted to Tenma, a poet who lives in the seaside town. Unrequited feelings and a peaceful daily life. The vacation has only just begun.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 19 June 2026
- Original title
- バカンスは始まったばかり
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Satoshi Kimura
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The Vacation Begins runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Vacation Begins isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 June 2026. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vacation Begins?
If you liked The Vacation Begins, try Non Non Biyori: Vacation, When Marnie Was There, Shag.
Who directed The Vacation Begins?
The Vacation Begins (2026) was directed by Satoshi Kimura and stars Haruka Imou, Suguru Adachi, Araho Yuki.