Nagi Notes

Nagi Notes (2026)



ナギダイアリー

5.0 2026 110 min France, Japan, Philippines, Singapore

Director: Koji Fukada

Cast: Takako Matsu, Shizuka Ishibashi, Kenichi Matsuyama, Kawaguchi Waku, Kiyora Fujiwara

Drama
In the quiet countryside of Nagi, artist Yoriko remains haunted by a love she can't bring herself to grieve. From Tokyo arrives Yuri, a recently separated architect visiting her old friend—who also happens to be her former sister-in-law. Beneath the calm surface of rural life, both women reach a turning point, each struggling to release the past and reclaim who they are. Yuri’s short retreat from the city unravels into a tender, unspoken reckoning with loss, as the two women confront their hidden wounds in the gentle fields of Nagi.

More About This Film

Nagi Notes is a quiet Japanese drama about two women confronting memories, separation and the difficulty of letting go. Yoriko, an artist living in rural Nagi, is visited by Yuri, a recently separated architect who has traveled from Tokyo to see her former sister-in-law.

Koji Fukada uses the slower rhythms of rural life to explore identity, grief and the emotional residue of relationships. The film gradually turns Yuri's temporary escape into an intimate encounter with both the landscape and the memories shared by the two women.

  • Koji Fukada wrote and directed the film.
  • The film was produced as a Japan-France-Singapore-Philippines co-production.
  • The runtime is approximately 110 minutes.
  • Nagi Notes was selected in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
  • The film continues Fukada's long-running relationship with Cannes following earlier selections and awards.

Where to Watch

Nagi Notes has primarily been presented through international festival and theatrical distribution, with streaming rights still dependent on individual territories.