Dear Kitakyushu
A man from Thailand, who visits Japan on business, has a fateful encounter with a Japanese man whom he falls in love with. (Source: TVDb) ~~ Release date: Dec 14, 2023 (Festival)
Dear Kitakyushu is a tender, cross-cultural romance that follows Tan, a Thai businessman on a work trip to the charming Japanese city of Kitakyushu. What begins as a solitary journey of meetings and schedules quickly transforms when he stumbles upon a hidden lantern festival and locks eyes with Yuki, a quiet local artist sketching the night sky. Their connection is instant yet delicate—a wordless understanding that transcends language barriers. Over the course of a few luminous days, they explore quiet temples, share street food under cherry blossoms, and slowly peel back the layers of their guarded hearts. But with Tan’s return to Thailand looming, both must confront whether a fleeting holiday spark can survive the distance of two countries and two very different lives. Brimming with gorgeous Japanese scenery and aching intimacy, this festival-release gem captures the magic of finding love when and where you least expect it—and the bittersweet courage it takes to hold on.