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Cry Out (2026)

Movie

Drama

Akiko, a girl living a hard life after her father passes away and her mother's new boyfriend turns abusive, starts receiving encouraging letters from her 30-year-old-future self. Akiko also starts to get bullied in school, and her teacher Shinomiya tries to help her, but ends up losing her job. Akiko also unearths a story written to her by her father, telling her how he originally met her mother, who was the abused daughter of a politician.

Takahisa Zeze Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 8, 2026
IMDb
tt41986879
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
U-NEXT

Themes

Cast

Yuina Kuroshima Yuina Kuroshima Mayuko Shinomiya Yamazaki Nanami Yamazaki Nanami Akiko Saeki Ryota Bando Ryota Bando Yuki Harada Kanata Hosoda Kanata Hosoda Ryota Higuchi Hana Kondo Hana Kondo Maju Morimoto Tori Matsuzaka Tori Matsuzaka Ryota Saeki Keiko Kitagawa Keiko Kitagawa Fumino Saeki

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cry Out about?
Akiko, a girl living a hard life after her father passes away and her mother's new boyfriend turns abusive, starts receiving encouraging letters from her 30-year-old-future self. Akiko also starts to get bullied in school, and her teacher Shinomiya tries to help her, but ends up losing her job. Akiko also unearths a story written to her by her father, telling her how he originally met her mother, who was the abused daughter of a politician.
Who directed Cry Out?
Cry Out was directed by Takahisa Zeze.
Who stars in Cry Out?
Cry Out stars Yuina Kuroshima, Yamazaki Nanami, Ryota Bando, Kanata Hosoda.
When was Cry Out released?
Cry Out is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch Cry Out?
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