April Story

This film depicts the spring days of a fresh college student who followed her crush to a university in Tokyo. The lyrical atmosphere, where excitement and awkwardness intertwine amidst scenery of fluttering cherry blossoms, is exquisite. Director Shunji Iwai's signature delicate direction and Takako Matsu's pure acting come together, creating a beautiful collection of vignettes that quietly awakens the memories of innocent first love that everyone holds in their hearts.