is a Japanese

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directed by

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, starring Taishi Nakagawa and based on the manga series of the same name by Yayoiso. It was released in Japan by

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Synopsis

Arata Kaizaki ( Taishi Nakagawa) is 27-years-old and unemployed. He quit his prior job after working for the company for 3 months. Arata decides to take part in a research program. He takes medication that makes him look younger and he is to attend high school for a year. There, he falls in love with female high school student Chizuru Hishiro (Yūna Taira)

Cast

* Taishi Nakagawa as Arata Kaizaki * Yūna Taira as Chizuru Hishiro *

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as Kazuomi Ōga * Elaiza Ikeda as Rena Kariu * as An Onoya * Yudai Chiba as Ryō Yoake *

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(cameo)

References

External links

* * 2010s Japanese films Shochiku films Live-action films based on manga Films directed by Takeshi Furusawa Films based on webcomics {{2010s-Japan-film-stub