Mio On The Shore (2020)

Other name: わたしは光をにぎっている, Watashi wa Hikari o Nigitte Iru

Description:

Mio, a 20-year-old, faces a profound challenge when her grandmother, who raised her, is hospitalized. This compels Mio to leave her familiar hometown and journey to Tokyo in search of a new job. Initially, life in the vast city proves difficult, and Mio struggles significantly to adapt to her new surroundings. She eventually secures a position at a public bathhouse located within an old, charming shopping district. Through her daily work and genuine interactions with the diverse local community, Mio gradually begins to find joy and comfort in her Tokyo life. However, her newfound happiness is threatened by the news that the beloved shopping district is scheduled for demolition, forcing her to confront the future of her evolving home.

Director: Nakagawa Ryutaro [中川龍太郎]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Family