The Japan TimesJan 15
Takashi Koyama’s “All Greens” uses acidic humor to skewer rural ennui, turning teenage restlessness into a far-fetched plan to escape. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/01/15/film/all-greens/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #japanesefilm #takashikoyama #saraminami #natsukideguchi #mizukiyoshida
‘All Greens’: Teenage boredom sprouts a risky coming-of-age scheme

Set in rural Ibaraki Prefecture, Takashi Koyama’s drama follows three girls who see selling marijuana as their ticket out — never mind Japan’s strict drug laws.

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The Japan TimesMay 29, 2025
With crushes, confusion and psychic clues, Shun Nakagawa’s emotionally resonant ensemble drama taps into the inner lives of adolescents. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/05/29/film/i-have-a-secret/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #shunnakagawa #japanesefilm #daikenokudaira #natsukideguchi #masayasano #hinakokikuchi #ikoihayase
‘I Have a S/e/c/r/e/t’ gives teen angst a whimsical twist

Shun Nakagawa’s emotionally resonant ensemble drama reveals deep truths about the inner lives of adolescents.

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