Netflix’s ‘Drawing Closer’ is a Japanese love drama film inspired by Aoi Morita’s novel ‘Yomei Ichinen to Senkoku Sareta Boku ga, Yomei Hantoshi no Kimi to Deatta Hanashi’. Takahiro Miki collaborated on the script and directed it. The plot revolves around 17-year-old Akito Hayasaka, who is told he only has a year to live due to a deadly heart illness. His hopes of becoming a famous artist are dashed. However, he meets a girl called Haruna Sakurai on the hospital terrace. She too has a deadly illness and only has half a year to live.
As Akito and Haruna grow closer, he decides not to tell her about his condition. Ren Nagase, Natsuki Deguchi, Mayuu Yokota, Kyoka, Ikuho Akiya, Kazuki Otomo, Rui Tsukishima, Toru Nomaguchi, and Kenji Mizuhashi are among the talented Japanese actors featured in the film. The city skyline changes throughout the film, leaving spectators wondering about the actual filming sites.
Where was “Drawing Closer” Filmed?
The filming of ‘Drawing Closer’ took place entirely in Japan, especially in Kobe. Reports say that the main shooting for the drama movie happened in the summer of 2023. The cast and crew had a great time exploring the city when they were not busy filming. Japan’s natural yet modern landscape is perfect for all kinds of movies, including a romantic one like this Netflix production.
Kobe, Japan
The filming of ‘Drawing Closer’ took place primarily in Kobe, the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Kobe’s skyline features numerous tall skyscrapers, landmarks, and monuments. Some of these are the Kobe Port Tower, the Kobe Maritime Museum of Meriken Park, the Ikuta Shrine, the Weathercock House, Meriken Park, the Kobe Bridge, the Kawasaki Heavy Industries building, and the UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd building. There are many aerial and exterior shots of the city in the film, so you may notice some of these structures in the background.
To film most of the interior scenes, the crew of ‘Drawing Closer’ used some real places in different parts of Kobe. Kobe is in the Kansai region and has been a filming location for many movies over the years. Besides this Netflix drama, other movies filmed in Kobe include ‘Love Me, Love Me Not,’ ‘Cyborg She,’ ‘Hatsuyuki no Koi,’ and ‘The Stars My Destination.’
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Drawing Closer
Q: Where was ‘Drawing Closer’ filmed?
A: ‘Drawing Closer’ was filmed entirely in Japan, with the primary location being the city of Kobe.
Q: When was ‘Drawing Closer’ filmed?
A: The principal photography for ‘Drawing Closer’ took place in the summer of 2023.
Q: What are some notable filming locations in Kobe for ‘Drawing Closer’?
A: Notable filming locations in Kobe include the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum of the Meriken Park, Ikuta Shrine, Weathercock House, Meriken Park, and Kobe Bridge. The movie features several aerial and exterior shots of these landmarks.
Q: Who are the main actors in ‘Drawing Closer’?
A: The movie features many talented Japanese actors, including Ren Nagase, Natsuki Deguchi, Mayuu Yokota, Kyoka, Ikuho Akiya, Kazuki Otomo, Rui Tsukishima, Toru Nomaguchi, and Kenji Mizuhashi.
Q: When is the release date for ‘Drawing Closer’?
A: Drawing Closer’ was released on Netflix on June 27, 2024.
