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The Stranger by the Shore
海辺のエトランゼ
2020 59 min Japan 18+
★7.3
Animation, Romance, Drama
Director: Akiyo Ôhashi
💬 Based on the comic
«Umibe no Étranger»
byKanna Kii
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Description
Abandoned after coming out, Shun befriends Mio just before he has to move. Years later, Mio returns with a confession. How will Shun feel?
Starring
Yurina Amami
Actor
Bryn Apprill
Actor
Justin Briner
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Stranger on the Shore is a gentle, sincere romance that is widely praised for its beautiful animation and emotionally resonant storytelling. While some viewers feel the plot follows a formulaic structure, others find its simplicity and focus on human connection to be highly refreshing.
| Cinematography | The film features beautiful, high-quality animation that brings its Okinawa setting to life. | |
| Theme | The narrative provides a sweet, sincere, and refreshing depiction of gay romance. | |
| Originality | The story is perceived by some as being overly formulaic and predictable. |