Drawing Closer (2024)
Film · Romance, Drama
Stream itif you are looking for an unashamedly sentimental, visually beautiful drama designed for a heavy cry.
A poignant and unashamedly sentimental drama designed to elicit maximum emotional response through its tragic premise. It is a beautifully shot but emotionally heavy experience for viewers looking for a good cry.
What it is about
With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.
Trailer
What Drawing Closer is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like a slow, deliberate immersion into melancholy beauty. The pace is gentle, favouring soft lighting and quiet moments of connection that contrast sharply with the ticking clock of the premise. It is unhurried and aesthetically polished, prioritising emotional resonance over narrative complexity. While it remains grounded in its central relationship, the atmosphere is heavy with the constant awareness of mortality.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is perfect for viewers who embrace high-stakes melodrama and are looking for a 'cathartic weep'. It is not for those who dislike predictable beats or find terminal illness narratives overly manipulative. The central caveat is that it never attempts to subvert its tragic tropes; it leans entirely into them, which may feel excessively saccharine or emotionally draining for more cynical viewers.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet, solitary evening when you are in the mood to reflect on life's fleeting nature. It is best watched with tissues at hand and a willingness to be moved by a simple, earnest story.
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Teaser
Teaser · Official Teaser [Subtitled]
How Drawing Closer leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel wrung out but strangely tender. It leaves a lingering sense of bittersweet reflection on the importance of small joys and the weight of making every moment count.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
If you like this, try
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018)
the same poignant bond between two students facing terminal illness
A Walk to Remember (2002)
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More clips
Clip · School Date [Subtitled]
Drawing Closer soundtrack
Music by Seiji Kameda
Questions people ask
- Is Drawing Closer a tearjerker film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tearjerker, with a romantic streak. A poignant and unashamedly sentimental drama designed to elicit maximum emotional response through its tragic premise. It is a beautifully shot but emotionally heavy experience for viewers looking for a good cry.
- How long is Drawing Closer?
- Drawing Closer runs 119 min and was released in 2024.
- Where can I watch Drawing Closer in Australia?
- In Australia, Drawing Closer is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Drawing Closer?
- The music for Drawing Closer is by Seiji Kameda.
- Is Drawing Closer worth watching?
- Stream it: if you are looking for an unashamedly sentimental, visually beautiful drama designed for a heavy cry. IMDb users rate it 7.7 out of 10 from 4,231 votes and TMDB users 8.4.
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