IMDb 6.8 2021 HD

It’s a Summer Film!

It’s a Summer Film!

2021
Comedy Drama Romance Science Fiction
98 min NR Japan
7.3 / 10
6.8 IMDB

Barefoot and her friends decide to make a samurai movie, gather a unique cast and staff for the production, and try to screen it at their school festival.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Soushi Matsumoto
Starring
Marika Ito / Daichi Kaneko / Yuumi Kawai / Kilala Inori / Shunya Itabashi / Ryo Shinoda / Seiichi Kohinata / Eikichi Ikeda

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

energetic charming ambitious creative youthful heartwarming spirited earnest fun lighthearted inspiring delightful

Reviews

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Penelope Croft
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

With its premise of a DIY samurai film, 'It’s a Summer Film!' offers a unique and engaging narrative. The performances from the ensemble cast, including Daichi Kaneko and Yuumi Kawai, are spirited, perfectly embodying the ambitious spirit of…

J
Julian Thorne
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This film chronicles a group of youngsters attempting to produce a samurai movie for their school festival, a premise ripe with potential. The cast, notably Marika Ito, delivers performances that capture the unvarnished enthusiasm of aspiring filmmakers. The…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A delightful surprise, 'It’s a Summer Film!' is a vibrant celebration of imagination and collaborative spirit. The young cast, led with infectious gusto, imbues their characters with a genuine passion for filmmaking. The film’s tone is consistently upbeat,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'It’s a Summer Film!' presents a refreshing concept: a group of friends deciding to craft their own samurai epic. The cast, including Marika Ito, brings a palpable sense of youthful zeal to their roles, making the production process…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a charmingly earnest endeavour, capturing the unbridled enthusiasm of youthful creativity. The performances, particularly from the lead, are full of a spirited energy that anchors the film’s playful premise. The director, though unnamed here, orchestrates a…

FAQs

The school festival serves as the ultimate goal and a potential climax for the young filmmakers. It provides a tangible objective for their efforts, adding stakes and a sense of urgency to their production. The festival setting grounds the fantastical elements of filmmaking in a relatable, everyday environment, highlighting the ambition of the characters within their community.