Trailer:https://youtu.be/3ANPegab69M
Cast: Honma Hiyori, Hasegawa Kan
Kento Komori, Mami Yamazaki
Akira Shibata, Nanami Tanabe, Omiya no Matsu, Mirai Togashi, Kie Nishiya
Katsuhiro Higo
Screenplay and Direction: Toshiyuki Morioka
Original work: Fumiyo Kono, "A Little Love Song" (Zenon Comics/Coamix)
Music: Kotringo
This short film is based on the manga "Chiisana Koi no Uta" by Fumiyo Kono.
A story depicting love and life choices against the backdrop of the nature and lives of the people of Miyako Island in Okinawa.
Naoyuki Kitagi is a young man pursuing his dream of becoming a professional boxer in Tokyo, while Ibuki Yuge is a woman who has returned to her hometown of Miyako Island to take over the family business.
The two continue to correspond by letter, each living their own lives in a distant place. One day, Naoto heads to Miyako Island, where Ibuki is waiting.
The two, each harboring feelings they once shared, finally reunite after a long time apart.
[Hiroshima International Film Festival 2026]
"A Little Love Song"
Screening will begin at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 13th at NTT Credo Hall, Venue 2.
A talk show featuring director Toshiyuki Morioka and others will be held after the screening.
https://hiff.jp/
[Original Work Information]
©Fumiyo Kono/Coamix
Fumiyo Kono, "A Little Love Song" (Zenon Comics/Coamix)
"A Little Love Song" is included in "Hijiyama-san, The Sound of Stars, Songs of the Forest: A Collection of Short Stories by Fumiyo Kono."
"Hijiyama-san, The Sound of Stars, The Song of the Forest: A Collection of Short Stories by Fumiyo Kono" is a collection of exquisite short stories by Fumiyo Kono.
"A Little Love Song," a manga adaptation of that famous song.
This film depicts the life of Lise Meitner, the female scientist who discovered nuclear fission.
This collection is full of moving short stories, such as "Liese and the Primeval Forest."
This issue also includes the "Hijiyama-san" series, which offers a heartwarming glimpse into Hijiyama-san's daily life!
Now available in bookstores and as ebooks!
"Hijiyama-san, The Sound of Stars, The Song of the Forest: A Collection of Short Stories by Fumiyo Kono" - Sample Reading
https://catalog.coamix.co.jp/hoshimorikouno/
Executive Producer: Junichi Kaji
Producer: Hitomi Imamori, Project Advisor: Tsuyoshi Toyama
Cinematography & Lighting: Kei Morikawa; Sound Recording: Junta Iha; Production & Art Direction: Akira Shibata; Costume Design: Takie Nishiya; Assistant Director: Chinatsu Hiratsuka; Hair & Makeup: Hana Aoyagi & Ai Sunagawa; Publicity Art: Tomona Matsuno; Editing: Masakazu Ohashi; Sound Effects: Hiroki Kato; MA: Yasuo Higashidate
Original story collaboration: Coamix Inc. Special sponsorship: K.I.C. Inc., Katsutoshi Oshima, Nakahama Group, Tetsuji Nakahama
Planning and production: Stray Dog Produce, a general incorporated association
© Fumiyo Kono/Coamix, Stray Dog Produce Association