What is Umi ga Hashiru End Roll about?
Status: Releasing
Umi ga Hashiru End Roll centers on a 65-year-old woman named Umiko, who is grieving the recent loss of her husband. She goes to a movie theater for the first time in decades, and there she meets Kai, a university student majoring in film. Umiko becomes really interested in the audience's reactions during the film, and Kai notices. Afterward, Umiko invites Kai back to her house. When Kai then asks her, "You're someone who's interested in making films, aren't you?", Umiko realizes her feelings. From there, she dives into the world of filmmaking.Tags: Female Protagonist , Filmmaking , Photography , Primarily Adult Cast , College , Elderly Protagonist , Shoujo , LGBTQ+ Themes , Iyashikei , Asexual , Aromantic
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