Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima, in the southern region of Kyushu, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in Hakata, northern Kyushu. The brothers have been separated by their parents’ divorce and Koichi’s only wish is for his family to be reunited. When he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open linking the two towns, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives.
Directed by Hirokazu KORE-EDA
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Twelve-year-old Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Kagoshima, in the southern region of Kyushu, Japan. His younger brother Ryunosuke lives with their father in Hakata, northern Kyushu. The brothers have been separated by their parents’ divorce and Koichi’s only wish is for his family to be reunited. When he learns that a new bullet train line will soon open linking the two towns, he starts to believe that a miracle will take place the moment these new trains first pass each other at top speed. With help from the adults around him, Koichi sets out on a journey with a group of friends, each hoping to witness a miracle that will improve their difficult lives.
Directed by Hirokazu KORE-EDA
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Magnolia Selects is a curated collection of films and television series that spans across all genres, brought to you by Magnolia Pictures. Whether you are a sophisticated moviegoer looking for exceptional independent film with standout performances, top award-winning documentaries, hilarious comedies, or you are looking to immerse yourself in the greatest collection of adrenaline-pumping action, Magnolia Selects represents some of the very best in storytelling from the most renowned visual artists in the world today.
