Showing: 12 October 2025
On a snowy Japanese island, shy 13-year-old Takuya, the worst ice-hockey player in school, becomes enamoured with Sakura, a figure-skating prodigy.
When coach Arakawa unexpectedly pairs them as an ice-dancing duo, a unique new friendship begins. As winter deepens, their quiet bond blossoms, but like the first snowfall, it’s destined to melt away.
Preceded By Short Film
Happy Snaps - Dir: Tyro Heath, UK, 2024, 15 min
On the Isle of Sheppey, two boys try to enjoy a last day together.
Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
The 36th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.