actorSuzuki Airi will star in a film for the first time. Her new film "The Place Where You Can Say "I'm Back"" will be released on January 23, 2026.Released in Japan.
The film tells the story of an immature middle school teacher and a school dropout girl who met through the Internet and found their own "belonging" through communication with each other.
The protagonist of the story, Eriko Asai (Suzuki Airi), is a junior high school teacher. Although an adult, she is still in the rebellious stage of adolescence. One day, she shared her interest in reading BL manga on a social platform and met a girl named "Chi". In fact, this "Chi" is a student at the school where she teaches.Chinatsu Tsukioka (played by Mana Kawaguchi).
Chinatsu is a high achiever and popular figure, but for some reason, she refuses to attend school. The two, anonymously communicating online, gradually become close friends, each sharing their true feelings. They attempt to transcend their own closed worlds and confront family and reality, but the truth behind Chinatsu's dropping out and Eriko's deepest wounds gradually push them in unexpected directions.
The film also brings togetherMana Kawaguchi, Nene Otsuki, Ayumi ItoDirected by Jiro Nagae and starring a talented cast, this film depicts the encounter and healing of lonely souls in modern society with a gentle yet touching touch.
