Girl in the Sunny Place is a romantic drama film released in 2013 in Japan. The movie is directed by Takahiro Miki and stars the actors Jun Matsumoto and Juri Ueno in the lead roles. The movie is based on a novel written by Osamu Koshigaya.
The story revolves around the life of Kosuke Okuda, played by Jun Matsumoto. He is a new sales representative who finds himself attending a training program at a new location. While he is there, he happens to meet Mao Watarai, played by Juri Ueno. Mao is a former classmate of Kosuke from middle school who was often bullied because of her lack of intelligence.
When Kosuke and Mao meet again after so many years, it brings back many old memories for both of them. They start spending time together and eventually develop feelings for each other. Kosuke falls deeply in love with Mao, and they decide to get married. However, Mao has a secret that she has been hiding from Kosuke since they met again.
Mao has a tragic past that she has never told Kosuke about. She lost her parents in a car accident when she was younger and has been living with her grandmother ever since. Mao's heart is still filled with the pain of losing her parents, and she has been trying to keep her pain hidden from Kosuke. As their relationship deepens, Mao begins to open up to him about her past and her inner turmoil.
Girl in the Sunny Place is a beautiful and heart-warming story about the power of love and how it can help heal even the deepest of wounds. It explores the themes of friendship, loss, and coming to terms with the past. The movie has received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of human emotions and its touching storyline.