52-Hertz Whales

Kiko Mishima moves to a seaside town after spending her life enduring abuse. While there, she encounters a young boy who is also mistreated by his mother. Recognizing her own past suffering in the child, Kiko attempts to help him, which leads her on an emotional journey through her own memories. The story focuses on the bond formed between two people who share the experience of domestic violence and the search for solace.

This Japanese drama was directed by Izuru Narushima and written by Yukari Tatsui. The film features a cast including Hana Sugisaki, Jun Shison, Hio Miyazawa, Karin Ono, Kimiko Yo, and Mitsuko Baisho. It was produced by several companies, including Asahi Broadcasting Corporation and GAGA Corporation, with a total runtime of 135 minutes.

Audience reception varies across different platforms. On TMDB, the film has a high rating of 8.2/10 based on 14 votes. On IMDb, it holds a more moderate score of 6.4/10 from 190 votes.