Feature2021·98m·7.3

It's a Summer Film!

Our summer masterpiece.

ComedyDramaRomanceScience Fiction

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.

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Cast

Marika Ito

Barefoot

Daichi Kaneko

Rintaro

Yuumi Kawai

Kickboard

Kilala Inori

Blue Hawaii

Shunya Itabashi

Daddy Boy

Ryo Shinoda

Oguri

Seiichi Kohinata

Komada

Eikichi Ikeda

Masuyama

Mahiru Koda

Karin

Yutaro

Hayato

Yushin Shinohara

Doc

Details

Status: Released
Original language: Japanese
Languages: Japanese
Budget: —
Revenue: $149,755
Age rating: —
Quality: 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production: Phantom FilmPipeline

Crew

Director

Soushi Matsumoto

Writers

Soushi Matsumoto, Miura Naoyuki

Kenichi Hirai

Editor

Hiroshi Iwanaga

Director of Photography

Hironori Yamasaki

Director of Photography

Norihiro Iimori

Production Design

Gallery

Reviews

Alunauwie

9/22/2025

10.0

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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)