All the Long Nights (Blu-ray) (Special Edition) (Japan Version) Blu-ray Region All

Kamishiraishi Mone plays Fujisawa Misa, a young woman whose premenstrual syndrome symptoms include fatigue and heightened anger and irritability. Her mood swings are so bad that it can be difficult for her to function normally during those few days of the month. We first see Misa leaving her job after some embarrassing moments in office. A few years later, she has recalibrated and seems to be working fine at a small company that produces science kits. Most of the staff are older long-time workers, save for Misa and reticent new joiner Yamazoe Takatoshi, played by SixTONES member Matsumura Hokuto. Takatoshi ended up in this quiet suburban office because his panic attacks made it difficult for him to take public transport or continue his corporate job.

After some incidents in the workplace, Misa and Takatoshi become aware of each other's conditions. Misa reaches out first to help Takatoshi, and he gradually opens up and returns the favor. The two look out for each other on the bad days and partner up for a meaningful planetarium project. One may imagine that romance is on the plate with two popular young stars sharing screen, but All the Long Nights stays platonic and realistic.

Moving along gently yet surely in slice-of-life manner, All the Long Nights gives time for each person to hurt, heal and make decisions for themselves. These personal journeys happen in a community of kindred souls – everyday people who have experienced troubles and loss, and respond with everyday kindness towards others going through troubles. Misa and Takatoshi's experiences and growth form the breadth of the film, but there are many more stories in the background that form this nice and warm corner of the world that offers respite from harsh realities.

From Small, Slow But Steady to All the Long Nights, Miyake Sho excels at conveying the internal struggles of ordinary people just trying to make life work.