Sand Clock (2008 Film)

Sand Clock (Japanese: 砂時計, Hepburn: Sunadokei) is a 2008 Japanese romance film directed by Shinsuke Sato. The screenplay, written by Shinsuke Sato, is based on the manga series of the same name by Hinako Ashihara. The film was distributed by Toho and released in Japan on April 26, 2008.

Promotional poster for the film Sand Clock

Plot

The story follows Ann Minase, a young girl who relocates to her mother's rural hometown following her parents' divorce. During her time in the countryside, she forms a deep bond with Daigo Kitamura, who becomes her first love and helps her navigate the challenges of her new environment. The narrative explores Ann's emotional journey as she copes with significant personal loss, including the suicide of her mother.

Production and Release

The film has a runtime of 121 minutes and was produced by Kazuya Haman and Shoichi Kato. The cinematography was handled by Taro Kawazu. The production is categorized as a romance film adapted from a comic source.

Cast

Nao Matsushita as adult Ann Minase
Kaho as teenage Ann Minase
Shunya Isaka as adult Daigo Kitamura
Sosuke Ikematsu as teenage Daigo Kitamura
Kenta Tsukada as Fuji Tsukishima
Anri Okamoto as teenage Shiika Tsukishima
Anri Ban as adult Shiika Tsukishima
Naho Toda as Miwako Uegusa
Mizuho Takasugi as Keiichiro Sakura
Toru Kazama as Masahiro Minase
Shiho Fujimura as Misayo Uegusa
Ryunosuke Suzuki as teenage Takahashi