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Blue, Painful, Fragile

Blue, Painful, Fragile (2020)

1h 58m | PG-13

⭐ 6.6 / 10

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

Director: Shunsuke Kariyama

Studio: Twins Japan

Genre: Adventure, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Ryo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa

as Kaede Tabata

Hana Sugisaki

Hana Sugisaki

as Hisano Akiyoshi

Amane Okayama

Amane Okayama

as Tosuke Maekawa

Honoka Matsumoto

Honoka Matsumoto

as Asami Amano

Hiroya Shimizu

Hiroya Shimizu

as Takumi Amano

Ken Mitsuishi

Ken Mitsuishi

as Ohashi

Reviews

By Alunauwie

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)