Mikio, the former manager of a shuttered movie theater, begins tracing his origins when its building is slated for demolition and redevelopment. His high school best friend, Nobuhiro, struggles to face his father’s advancing dementia. Old things fade away, and new things are born. Every day unfolds as a fleeting moment in a city undergoing constant change.
Director: Ryo Katayama · Writer: Ryo Katayama
Mikio, the former manager of a shuttered movie theater, begins tracing his origins when its building is slated for demolition and redevelopment. His high school best friend, Nobuhiro, struggles to face his father’s advancing dementia. Old things fade away, and new things are born. Every day unfolds as a fleeting moment in a city undergoing constant change.
When the Island Floats is a 2026 drama movie from Japan directed by Ryo Katayama, starring Shinji Matsubayashi, Doronzu Ishimoto and Hinako Saeki. It was released on October 3, 2026. The running time is 1 h 28 min, in Japanese.
When the Island Floats was released on October 3, 2026.
When the Island Floats was directed by Ryo Katayama.
The main cast includes Shinji Matsubayashi, Doronzu Ishimoto, Hinako Saeki and Nobuto Okamoto.
When the Island Floats runs 1 h 28 min.
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Ryo Katayama
Shinji Matsubayashi
Doronzu Ishimoto
Hinako Saeki
Nobuto Okamoto