🎞️ Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ is a Japanese drama directed by Sho Miyake, based on Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside.
Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ is a Japanese drama directed by Sho Miyake, based on Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside.
The film won the Golden Leopard, Locarno Film Festival’s highest award, on August 16, 2025, at the 78th edition of the Swiss festival.
The story follows Lee, a scriptwriter processing life changes, inspired by introspective Japanese manga themes.
Key cast includes:–
1.) Shim Eun – kyung as Lee
2.) Yuumi Kawai
3.) Mansaku Takada
4.) Shirō Sano
5.) Shinichi Tsutsumi as Ben
Sho Miyake is acclaimed for previous works like Small, Slow But Steady and All the Long Nights, known for his delicate storytelling.
The film marks Japan’s significant return to the Locarno main competition after years, highlighted by festival director Giona A. Nazzaro
World Premiere: 15 August 2025 at Locarno.
Japanese theatrical release scheduled for November 7, 2025. South Korean release slated for winter 2025
Adaptation from Tsuge’s manga adds depth and visual storytelling unique to Japanese cinema.
The win signals renewed global interest in Japanese drama and manga adaptations, positioning Sho Miyake as a defining voice in contemporary cinema.