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And So the Baton Is Passed

2021Movie2 h 17 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A wholesome, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The happy home life of a high school student who lives with her loving stepfather is put in jeopardy by a painful family secret.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Stepfamily
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Heartwarming
  • Melancholic
  • Contemporary
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Tetsu Maeda
Written by
Hiroshi Hashimoto, Maiko Seo
Produced by
Nobuyuki Iinuma, Ikumi Taguchi, Yuna Shiraishi
Music by
Harumi Fuuki

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Facts

October 29, 2021 · 2 h 17 min · Drama

Released
October 29, 2021
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream And So the Baton Is Passed?"

Questions about And So the Baton Is Passed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream And So the Baton Is Passed?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is And So the Baton Is Passed worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7).

Is And So the Baton Is Passed okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is And So the Baton Is Passed good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is And So the Baton Is Passed plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is And So the Baton Is Passed in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.