Parks 2017
In Natsuki Seta's contemplative drama *Parks (2017)*, university student Jun crosses paths with Haru, a determined high schooler searching for Sachiko, the former lover of Haru's late father.
Director: Natsuki Seta
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parks (2017) about?
*Parks* follows Jun, a university student, who teams up with Haru, a high schooler searching for her father's former lover, Sachiko. Their journey reveals Sachiko's untimely death and uncovers an old tape that holds clues to her life. Together with Tokio, Sachiko's grandson, they piece together a fragmented story of love and loss.
Who directed Parks?
Parks was directed by Natsuki Seta, a filmmaker known for crafting emotionally resonant dramas that explore human connections.
Who stars in Parks?
The film stars Ai Hashimoto as Jun, Mei Nagano as Haru, Shota Sometani as Tokio, Shizuka Ishibashi, Ryu Morioka, and Shiro Sano in supporting roles.
Is Parks (2017) worth watching?
While lacking an IMDb rating, *Parks* offers a poignant character-driven drama with strong performances and a meditative tone. Fans of slow-burn films about memory and relationships will find its quiet storytelling rewarding.
How long is Parks?
Parks has a runtime of 118 minutes.
About Parks (2017) — A Quiet Search for Lost Memories in Urban Spaces
In Natsuki Seta's contemplative drama *Parks (2017)*, university student Jun crosses paths with Haru, a determined high schooler searching for Sachiko, the former lover of Haru's late father. Their quest leads them to Tokio, the grandson of Sachiko, only to uncover that she too has passed away. Together, they piece together fragments of Sachiko's life from an old open-reel tape, weaving a quietly moving story of connection, loss, and the memories that linger in forgotten spaces.
Set against the backdrop of urban and natural parks, the film explores themes of remembrance and the fleeting nature of time. With a gentle pace and understated performances from Ai Hashimoto as Jun and Mei Nagano as Haru, *Parks* becomes a reflective meditation on how the past shapes the present. The director's keen eye for atmosphere transforms ordinary locations into stages for emotional discovery.