Blessed with striking looks and sharp intelligence, high school girl Yoi is dubbed a ‘prince,’ yet she harbors complicated feelings about being treated as a ‘cool guy’ by fellow girls rather than boys. Then, another ‘prince,’ Kohaku, a senior with a dazzling presence, appears before her. Contrary to his seemingly frivolous impression, Kohaku pursues her with straightforward affection, and the two eventually begin dating. A live-action adaptation of the hit manga of the same name, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk captivates audiences with the perfect chemistry between Michieda Shunsuke and Anzai Seira, who look as though they stepped right off the pages of the comic. The film refreshingly captures the emotional nuances of youth from lingering insecurities and envy of others to moments of petty jealousy. It is a sweet, poignant first-love story of two ‘princes’ who look into each other’s true selves and finally find the courage to shine as they truly are.
Takemura Kentaro is a Japanese director affiliated with the production company TBS Sparkle. Since 2004, he has directed numerous popular TV series, including Unnatural (2018), MIU404 (2020), and Ms. Saionji Doesn′t Do Housework (2024). After making his mark in television dramas, he expanded into feature film directing with Our Secret Diary (2023). In the Clear Moonlit Dusk is his second feature film as a director, based on Mika Yamamori′s manga of the same name.
From Busan International Film Festival 2026, No. 31
