A Day-Off of Kasumi Arimura(2020)

When what was supposed to be a day of principal photography suddenly turns into a day off, how might she spend the time?

A Day-Off of Kasumi Arimura is a Japanese drama that follows the actress Kasumi Arimura as she unexpectedly takes time away from her demanding film schedule. She returns to her quiet hometown for the first time in years, where her mother Yumiko greets her at the train station. What unfolds is an intimate portrait of reconnection as mother and daughter make their way home together. The film captures the subtle emotional landscape of homecoming—the mix of nostalgia, distance, and the possibility of rediscovering family bonds. With its focus on quiet moments and unspoken feelings, A Day-Off of Kasumi Arimura offers a gentle, reflective look at what it means to pause and return to where you come from.