Junpei and Kanta live in the quiet fishing village of Shikotan during the aftermath of World War II. The brothers find solace in a shared favorite book, but their stable lives change when Soviet families arrive seeking refuge. As cultural tensions grow within the community, Junpei forms a deep connection with Tanya, the daughter of the local commander. Despite the language barriers and the political instability of the era, an unexpected friendship develops between them.
Movie
Giovanni's Island
102 min · 2014