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The Brightest Sun

2026·Movie
2h 9min
IMDb8.7

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About

A moving masterpiece that will enlighten all those who seek love.

When a private detective is murdered, a former colleague and a trainee detective are sent to investigate. Along the way, they uncover a tragic truth that triggers memories from their own haunted pasts.
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Crew

Directed by:
Tetsuya Nakashima, 山田一洋, Yamaguchi Masayuki
Written by:
Tetsuya Nakashima, Nobuhiro Monma, 打海文三
Produced by:
Akira Ishii, Yasunori Naruse, Yutaka Tamura
Composed by:
Yuma Koda, Keisuke Tominaga, Hironori Ito

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Brightest Sun worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Brightest Sun?

2 h 9 min

The Brightest Sun runs 2 h 9 min.

Is The Brightest Sun based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Brightest Sun in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.