Feature2020·118m·6.6

Blue, Painful, Fragile

AdventureDrama

Two outsider college students set up a secret society circle, "Moai," which aims to change the world. But one day, one of them disappears.

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Cast

Ryo Yoshizawa

Kaede Tabata

Hana Sugisaki

Hisano Akiyoshi

Amane Okayama

Tosuke Maekawa

Honoka Matsumoto

Asami Amano

Hiroya Shimizu

Takumi Amano

Ken Mitsuishi

Ohashi

Tasuku Emoto

Wakisaka

Mizuki Kayashima

Kawahara Risa

Nana Mori

Mizuki Nishiyama

Details

Status
Released
Original language
Japanese
Languages
Japanese
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Twins JapanNippon Television Network CorporationYomiuri Telecasting CorporationjekiKADOKAWASapporo Television Broadcasting Company

Crew

Director

Shunsuke Kariyama

Writers

Yoru Sumino, Noriaki Sugihara

Hirokazu Kanakatsu

Production Design

Sayaka Takahashi

Costume Design

Etsuko Kimura

Editor

Hidekazu Sakamoto

Original Music Composer

Yasushi Hanamura

Director of Photography

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Reviews

Alunauwie

9/19/2025

7.0

Blue, Painful, and Brittle, adapted from Yoru Sumino’s novel, explores the complexities of friendship and emotional wounds with subtle cinematography, fitting music, and compelling performances. Though the film starts with a slow pace, it builds into a powerful narrative about broken bonds and unspoken feelings. The emotional climax, where Kaede finally confronts his inner turmoil, delivers a deeply moving moment that reflects the film’s poignant theme of human connection. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)