Heavenly Forest

Heavenly Forest

7.5IMDb Score
Released:2006-10-28
Duration:116 min
Country:Japan
Director:Takehiko Shinjo
Actors:Hiroshi Tamaki, Aoi Miyazaki, Meisa Kuroki, Munetaka Aoki, Keisuke Koide
Production:Avex Entertainment, IMJ Entertainment, Shogakukan, SKY Perfect Well Think, Studio Swan, Toei Company, Toei Video Company

Overview:

Amateur photographer Makoto and the homely but endearing Shizuru meet during their university entrance ceremony and become instant friends. Shy by nature, Makoto finds himself opening up around Shizuru, who is secretly in love with him.

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