The Light Shines Only There

A wounded boxer and a sex worker share a fleeting summer in a decaying port town. Their bond forms through small silences and guarded touches, neither quite believing in second chances. Quiet performances anchor this 2010s Japanese drama where hope flickers, not soars.

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Mipo O directed The Light Shines Only There in 2014. See Mipo O's full filmography, where to start with Mipo O, or where to go after you've seen everything by Mipo O.

The Light Shines Only There was released in 2014 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 120 minutes.