# Dou kyu sei – Classmates (2016)

> Two very different Japanese high school boys discover first love through music, vulnerability, and the uncertain rhythms of growing up.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/244099

## Facts

- Runtime: 61 min
- Genres: Romance, Animation
- Director: Shoko Nakamura
- Cast: Kenji Nojima, Hiroshi Kamiya, Hideo Ishikawa, Yurino
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5526028/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, wistful, sincere, quiet evening, date night

## Synopsis

A tender exploration of young love and self-discovery unfolds in the halls of high school.

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