Yukuharu (2012)

Kiku and Shunsuke are elementary school classmates. On their way home, they tease and threaten to reveal each others' secrets. As signs of childhood love begin to bloom with the chance for a first kiss, an unforeseen tragedy arises... Shot on location in Tokyo, Yukuharu is an emotionally powerful and visually rich drama that touches on one of Japan's most problematic social issues. The film marks the Japanese directorial debut of film industry journalist and translator Jason Gray.