It's a Summer Film! (2021)

★ 7.3 1h 38m IMDb
Comedy Drama Sci-Fi Romance

Barefoot and her friends decide to make a samurai movie, gather a unique cast and staff for the production, and try to screen it at their school festival.

It's a Summer Film!

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Cast

Marika Ito
Marika Ito as Barefoot Age 30 · Kanagawa, Japan Former member of Japanese idol group Nogizaka46..
Daichi Kaneko
Daichi Kaneko as Rintaro Age 29 · Hokkaido, Japan Daichi Kaneko is a Japanese actor..
Yuumi Kawai
Yuumi Kawai as Kickboard Age 25 · Tokyo, Japan Yuumi Kawai is a model signed to the talent agency Dongyu and was born in Tokyo. Her debut as an actress took place in the TV drama "INHAND" in 2019, and the first movie she starred in was "A Beloved...
Kilala Inori
Kilala Inori as Blue Hawaii Age 26 · Osaka Prefecture, Japan Kilala Inori is a Japanese actress mostly known for Happy Hours (2015), It's a Summer Film! (2020), and Happyend (2024)..
Shunya Itabashi
Shunya Itabashi as Daddy Boy
Ryo Shinoda
Ryo Shinoda as Oguri Age 29 · Japan Ryo Shinoda is a Japanese actor..
Director Soushi Matsumoto
Cast Marika Ito, Daichi Kaneko, Yuumi Kawai, Kilala Inori, Shunya Itabashi, Ryo Shinoda, Seiichi Kohinata, Eikichi Ikeda, Mahiru Koda, Yutaro

Audience Reviews

Alunauwie 10/10 Sep 22, 2025
It’s a Summer Film! is a charming high school story that blends humor, creativity, and a surprising sci-fi twist, marking a strong directorial debut for Soshi Masumoto. The film stands out through its contrast between characters' film genres, heartfelt friendships, and the unexpected emotional depth beneath its light-hearted surface. With Marika Ito’s award-winning performance and a warm, satisfying ending, this is a must-watch for fans of coming-of-age stories and behind-the-scenes filmmaking adventures.

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