Hito wa Naze Love Letter wo Kaku noka

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Movie: Hito wa Naze Love Letter wo Kaku noka
Romaji: Hito wa Naze Love Letter wo Kaku noka
Japanese: 人はなぜラブレターを書くのか
Director: Yuya Ishii
Writer: Yuya Ishii
Producer: Naoaki Kitajima
Cinematographer:
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Runtime: 122 min.
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

24 years ago, 17-year-old high school student Nazuna Terada (Ami Touma) has feelings for a high school student who she sees everyday on the train, but she doesn't even know his name. Shinsuke Tomihisa (Kanata Hosoda) is a 17-year-old student. He attends a prestigious high school and hopes to become a professional boxer. On March 8, 2000, a subway derailment accident takes place. Shinsuke Tomihisa happens to be on that train, which is running at a different time than his usual schedule. He dies in that accident. Nazuna Terada sees news coverage about the accident and recognizes Shinsuke Tomihisa's photo from the broadcast. She now knows Shinsuke Tomihisa is the name of the boy that she holds feelings for.

In 2024, Nazuna Terada (Haruka Ayase) lives in the suburbs with her husband Ryoichi Terada (Satoshi Tsumabuki) and their daughter. She runs her own restaurant. Due to an occasion, she begins to write a letter, reminiscing about her days related to Shinsuke Tomihisa. The late Shinsuke Tomihisa's father Ryuji Tomihisa (Koichi Sato) receives the letter from Nazuna Terada.

Notes

Movie is based on a true story. The Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line derailment accident occurred on March 8, 2000 and 17-year-old Shinsuke Tomihisa lost his life. In 2020, Shinsuke Tomihisa's family received a letter from a woman who held secret feelings for Shinsuke Tomihisa back in 2000.