Kienai Akari (2023)

Other name: 消えない灯り, A Light That Never Goes Out

Description:

Kienai Akari delves into a world teetering on the brink, where an insidious shadow threatens to consume all warmth and hope. The narrative centers on a community grappling with dwindling resources and spirits, facing an unknown force that seeks to plunge them into perpetual darkness. Yet, amidst the growing despair, a mysterious, unfading light begins to manifest. This ethereal glow, defying explanation and persistent against all attempts to diminish it, becomes a silent beacon. Some see it as a miracle, others as a harbinger of deeper mysteries. As the characters cautiously approach its enigma, they are forced to confront their own fears and forgotten histories. Is this "Kienai Akari" a literal source of power, a collective memory brought to life, or the enduring symbol of the human will to persevere? This film is a poignant journey into resilience, reminding us that some lights, once kindled, refuse to be extinguished, illuminating paths where none seemed to exist.

Airs On: Oct 21, 2023

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2023

Genre:Drama