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Based on a popular novel by Shizukui Shusuke, this heartwarming pure love story stars two of Japanese cinema's most popular and beautiful actresses, Sawajiri Erika (Pacchigi!) and Takeuchi Yuko (Be With You), along with charismatic actor Iseya Yuseke (Honey & Clover, What the Snow Brings). Following the parallel lives of two women on similar journeys, Closed Note takes a predictable premise and turns it into a quiet, moving, and rewarding film experience that celebrates the sweet moments of romance and the bittersweet turns of life.
When college student Kae (Sawajiri Erika) finds a diary left in her apartment by its previous tenant, she doesn't think too much of it, busy as she is with work, school, and a blooming relationship with artist Itoshibi (Iseya Yusuke). Leafing through the diary casually one day, Kae realizes that the writer, Ibuka (Takeuchi Yuko), is an elementary school teacher. An aspiring teacher herself, Kae takes an interest in Ibuka's diary entries, which share thoughts about her romance and struggles as a new teacher. As time passes and pages turn, Kae realizes that her own experiences in life and love are beginning to mirror that of Ibuka's.
CASTS: Yokoi Takeshi, Iseya Yusuke, Sawajiri Erika, Takeuci Yuko
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