

One Summer Story
2021, Japanese. Directed by Shuichi Okita.
Two different high school children - a swimmer and an academic - set off on a quest together one summer.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Shuichi OkitaDirector
- Moka KamishiraishiSakuta Minami
- Kanata HosodaMoji Shouhei
- Yuki SaitoMinami's Mother
- Etsushi ToyokawaMinami's Biological Father
- Yudai ChibaMoji's Older Brother
- Kanji FurutachiMinami's Stepfather
- Tōru ShinagawaMoji's Grandfather
- Hina YukawaMiyaji
- Miyu TomitaKoteko (voice)
- Daisuke NamikawaCount Cement (voice)
- Takahiro SakuraiMortar (voice)
- Tatsuhisa SuzukiConcretarō (voice)
Details
- Released
- 20 August 2021
- Original title
- 子供はわかってあげない
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Retto Tajima, Shuichi Okita, Mitsuhiko Fujiki
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What One Summer Story is based on
One Summer Story is based on Kodomo wa Wakatte Agenai, a manga series by Retto Tajima.
Manga series
Kodomo wa Wakatte Agenai
By Retto Tajima
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One Summer Story: quick answers
Is One Summer Story worth watching?
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How long is One Summer Story?
One Summer Story runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does One Summer Story have a post-credits scene?
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One Summer Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is One Summer Story on?
One Summer Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 August 2021. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Summer Story?
If you liked One Summer Story, try Flying Colors, Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days' Time, Art School Confidential.
Who directed One Summer Story?
One Summer Story (2021) was directed by Shuichi Okita and stars Moka Kamishiraishi, Kanata Hosoda, Yuki Saito.
What is One Summer Story based on?
One Summer Story is based on Kodomo wa Wakatte Agenai, a manga series by Retto Tajima.