The Brightest Sun
時には懺悔を
“A moving masterpiece that will enlighten all those who seek love.”
Synopsis
When a private detective is murdered, a former colleague and a trainee detective are sent to investigate. Along the way, they uncover a tragic truth that triggers memories from their own haunted pasts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tetsuya Nakashima
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuya Nakashima, Nobuhiro Monma
- Original Score
- Yuma Koda
- Original Title
- 時には懺悔を
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Sony Pictures, TIME, Sazanami
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tetsuya Nakashima
Tetsuya Nakashima, Nobuhiro Monma, 打海文三
Yuma Koda
Shigeki Akiyama
Yoshiyuki Koike
菊地洋平, Akira Ishii, 前田利文, Yasunori Naruse, Tomonori Aoki
Department Leadership Roster
Tetsuya Nakashima
Director
前田利文
Producer
Tetsuya Nakashima
Screenplay
Nobuhiro Monma
Screenplay
Tomonori Aoki
Producer
Yutaka Tamura
Producer
Shigeki Akiyama
Director of Photography
Toshihiro Isomi
Production Design
China Hayashi
Production Design
Yoshiyuki Koike
Editor
Yuma Koda
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Brightest Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brightest Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brightest Sun about?
When a private detective is murdered, a former colleague and a trainee detective are sent to investigate. Along the way, they uncover a tragic truth that triggers memories from their own haunted pasts.
Who directed The Brightest Sun?
The Brightest Sun was directed by Tetsuya Nakashima.
Who stars in The Brightest Sun?
The principal cast of The Brightest Sun includes Hidetoshi Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima, Haru Kuroki, Kankuro Kudo, Katsuya Maiguma.
When was The Brightest Sun released and how long is it?
The Brightest Sun was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brightest Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brightest Sun was composed by Yuma Koda.
Is The Brightest Sun based on a book or true story?
The Brightest Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "打海文三".