Backlight(2021)
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Backlight Synopsis
In 1970s Onomichi, Akira invites his crush Yoshioka to spend summer break at his home. But when Yoshioka falls for Meeko, tension brews beneath the heat.
Backlight (2021) is a drama and romance film directed by Ren Sudo, released on July 17, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Ren Sudo, Haya Nakazaki, Eriko Tomiyama and Aki Kigoshi. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ren Sudo
- Writers:
- Aya Watanabe
- Producers:
- Ryohei Ueno
- Composer:
- Yoshihide Otomo
- Status:
- Released
Backlight (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Backlight before you stream it.
Backlight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ren Sudo
as Akira
Haya Nakazaki
as Yoshioka
Eriko Tomiyama
as Fumie
Aki Kigoshi
as Miko
Kazunori Mimura
Iona
Chiemi Matsutera
Key crew
Directed by Ren Sudo, written by Aya Watanabe, produced by Ryohei Ueno.
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Backlight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Backlight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Backlight online?
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Backlight (2021) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Backlight?
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The main cast of Backlight (2021) includes Ren Sudo, Haya Nakazaki, Eriko Tomiyama, Aki Kigoshi and Kazunori Mimura. The film was directed by Ren Sudo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backlight released?
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Backlight was released on July 17, 2021 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Backlight worth watching?
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Backlight (2021) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Backlight?
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Yes. The official Backlight trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.