Plot: Four young girls are spending time together cleaning up the school pool. It's summer vacation and the pool is empty, yet there's a lot of sand in it from the baseball field next to it. Not all the girls there have joined willingly, and the hot weather doesn't motivate them to put their best foot forward.
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September 28, 2024
One of those films about a boring summer that will one day feel nostalgic for the four protagonists, even though none of them is enjoying their afternoon activity. It's not the most notable drama, Japan makes a lot of these films every year, but Yamashita finds the right moments to make it memorable.
The original script was written by a high school student, which adds a bit of realism, though it also explains why some of the dialogue feels a little forced. The performances are nice, the setting is fun, and the pacing, while slow and lingering, is fitting. It's a pleasant little drama, just nothing too earth-shattering.