The Kirishima Thing

Breakfast Club without the club. A volleyball star's vanishing act triggers a chain reaction among students in various social circles, each grappling with their own insecurities and desires. The film subtly observes the delicate ecosystem of high school hierarchy.

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Daihachi Yoshida directed The Kirishima Thing in 2012. See Daihachi Yoshida's full filmography, where to start with Daihachi Yoshida, or where to go after you've seen everything by Daihachi Yoshida.

The Kirishima Thing was released in 2012 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 103 minutes.