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A Sky Too Far to See

2011Movie1 h 39 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A moving, melancholic movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

Ken directs his graduation film "Koko ni Iru Dake" with his colleagues. The movie will be his last film as a student. While shooting the movie, Ken has conflicts with lead actress Risa. On the last day of their filming, their final scene is delayed due to rain. The day before filming resumes, Risa dies in an accident. One year later, Ken's graduation film sits unfinished. Then, Kenspots a woman who looks identical to Risa who turns out to be her twin sister Yoko. Ken then decides to shoot the final scene with Yoko in place of Risa, but, once again, things don't go according to plan.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Drama
  • Grief & Loss
  • Independent Cinema
  • Filmmaking Narrative
  • Identity & Memory
  • Emotional Journey
  • Character-Driven
  • Unresolved Past
  • Reflective

Cast

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Directed by
Norio Enomoto
Written by
Norio Enomoto
Music by
Fumio Yasuda

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Facts

June 11, 2011 · 1 h 39 min · Japanese

Released
June 11, 2011
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Original language
Japanese
Available in
122 countries

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Where can I stream A Sky Too Far to See?

FILMBOX+ Stream

In the United States, A Sky Too Far to See streams on FILMBOX+ Stream. It also streams in 121 other countries.

Is A Sky Too Far to See worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is A Sky Too Far to See plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Sky Too Far to See in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.