The Nearest Place to the Sky ·青空に一番近い場所

Kitagawa, a top salesman with an impressive record, is hiding a dark secret—he borrowed the 9 million yen of his record from loan sharks. One day, while being pursued by the Yakuza, he escapes to a rooftop where he unexpectedly meets a mysterious elderly woman and an office worker. Soon, the rooftop transforms into a serene escape, as they find themselves playing nostalgic childhood games like "Kick the Can" and "Red Light, Green Light." But beneath the surface, all three of them are hiding a significant secret...

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Drama
Release Date

Oct 15, 1994

Duration: 1h 42 min

Popularity: 0.7338
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Directed by

Shôji Kôkami

Screenplay by

Shôji Kôkami

Productions

Third Stage (JP)

Budget

Revenue: NA