At the Bench

Two childhood friends who have been apart for some time reunite one evening at a bench in a riverside park. As they spend time together, they navigate moments of awkwardness while sharing affectionate words. This Japanese production blends elements of comedy and drama to explore the reconnection between the two characters.

Directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama, the film follows his work on At the Bench: Episode 2 ‘Sushi Doesn’t Go Round’ and precedes 5 Centimeters per Second. The screenplay was written by Miku Ubukata, Sho Hasumi, and Shuko Nemoto, with production handled by Spoon. The main cast features Suzu Hirose as Riko, Taiga Nakano as Nori, and Yukino Kishii as Nana.

Released on November 15, 2024, the film has a runtime of 86 minutes. It has received a rating of 7/10 on TMDB based on 5 votes.