Summer Lights (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Summer Lights is a drama film directed by Jean-Gabriel Périot, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Akihiro, a native japanese filmmaker living in Paris, came to Japan to interview survivors for a documentary celebrating the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Deeply moved by the interviews, he decided to take a break and wanders through the city during which he meets Michiko, a merry and enigmatic young woman. Michiko takes him for a joyful and improvised journey from the city towards the sea where the horrors of the past are mingled to the simplicity of the present.
Who’s in it. Summer Lights stars Hiroto Ogi as Akihiro Hatamoto, Akane Tatsukawa as Michiko Takeda, Yuzu Horie as Yuji Aoki and Keiji Izumi as Mr. Etsuro Aoki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Summer Lights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Lights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Lights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Lights (2016)?
- In US, Summer Lights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Lights worth watching?
- Summer Lights holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Lights?
- Summer Lights stars Hiroto Ogi, Akane Tatsukawa, Yuzu Horie, Keiji Izumi and Mamako Yoneyama.
- When was Summer Lights released?
- Summer Lights was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.