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Spanning more than a decade, Hirokazu Koreeda’s tender coming-of-age story follows two girls who bond over their passion for and dream of becoming manga artists.

Aspiring manga artist Fujino meets Kymoto, a shy admirer of her work. Seemingly opposites, they create the perfect team with their shared love of the form. But as their work draws praise and attention, they find themselves confronted with decisions that threaten their artistic collaboration. Koreeda’s striking love letter to friendship and the creative process offers keen insight into the craft.

Content Warning: Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury.