FLARE

A middle-aged French photographer named Jan, known for his carefree lifestyle, meets Flare, a seventeen-year-old runaway with a troubled family history, in Tokyo. Flare becomes fascinated by Jan's photography and develops romantic feelings for him. While she is drawn to his unrestrained way of living, she struggles with conflicting emotions. This drama focuses on her process of growing up and the painful nature of their relationship.

The film was directed by Yuki Otsuka and produced by Link Right Wedovideo as a collaboration between France and Japan. The cast features Mayuko Fukuda as Flare, Valentin Bonhomme as Jan, and Alice Hirose as Saki, alongside Sayaka Yamaguchi and Masaya Kato. Produced with a budget of 4 million USD, the movie has a runtime of 95 minutes. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 19 votes.