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Fujino, a gifted and determined teenager, is confident in her talent as an aspiring manga artist while the reclusive Kyomoto rarely leaves her room, devoting herself entirely to drawing. Brought together by their shared passion, the two small-town girls pursue their dream of becoming manga artists over the course of thirteen years.

Critics Reviews

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Blake Simons Sight & Sound 1 day ago
It speaks to the idea that, much as we might like to rewrite the past in search of a more palatable truth, the act of revision will lead you back to reality. Go to Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Sep 15, 2026
This is a movie you’ll remember fondly. It might even make you want to buy pens and paper and make comics. Go to Full Review Jay Weissberg Variety Sep 7, 2026
As long as audiences accept that this is basically a two-hander, the absence of any other characters with more than stick-figure attributes becomes less problematic. Go to Full Review Monita Roy Mohan Stereo Geeks (Podcast) 4 days ago
Despite the uneven final act, Look Back was a magical experience. It’s beautiful to look at, serene and wistful, just like the central story. The leads have wonderful chemistry and winning personalities. Go to Full Review Allyson Johnson But Why Tho? 5 days ago
8/10
Look Back (2026) is timeless, aching with the passage of time and all it takes in return for what it allows us. Go to Full Review Karlie Rogers Exclaim! Sep 17, 2026
8/10
A beautifully shot, thoughtful drama about pursuing your dreams, and each frame feels like a living, breathing piece of art. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Howard C @Howard1234 3 days ago 很失敗的真人版 動畫的優點跟名場面幾乎全沒有帶進來 也沒有多了什麼值得稱讚的地方 See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Hirokazu Koreeda

Director

Natsuki Deguchi

Ayumu Fujino

Aju Makita

Kyōmoto

Furi Nanase

Young Fujino

Rokka Okada

Young Kyōmoto

Masaki Suda

Maeda

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Movie Info

Synopsis Fujino, a gifted and determined teenager, is confident in her talent as an aspiring manga artist while the reclusive Kyomoto rarely leaves her room, devoting herself entirely to drawing. Brought together by their shared passion, the two small-town girls pursue their dream of becoming manga artists over the course of thirteen years.
Director
Hirokazu Koreeda
Producer
Daiki Koide, Daiju Koide
Screenwriter
Hirokazu Koreeda
Production Co
K2 Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 40m
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