Christmas in January (1991) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1991 · 45 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Satoshi Dezaki

Starring

Noriko Hidaka, Katsunosuke Hori, Megumi Hayashibara, Takehito Koyasu, Akira Ishida, Yuzuru Fujimoto

Adapted from a short story by Mariko Iwadate that appeared in the shōjo manga magazine Margaret, the film centers on a young woman still haunted by past trauma. As she watches the attractive man living next door, she develops a shy crush, leading to a subtle, introspective portrait of her fragile hopes and yearning for connection.