Satoko Always (2026)

Satoko is a 15-year-old junior high school student. After a brief encounter with herclassmate Hayase at the ENT clinic, she begins to write a story sparked by herfeelings for him. Satoko is a 35-year-old working at a film publicity company. After being stabbed bythe wife of her married lover and hospitalized, she starts writing a story. Satoko is a 55-year-old housewife. On the last day of making lunchboxes for herthree sons, she remembers her childhood dream of becoming a writer and beginsto write.

• Release Date: 2026-09-18
• Runtime: 1h 36min
• Production Company: Happinet Phantom Studios
• Production Country: Japan
• Director: Shuichi Okita
• Writer: Shuichi Okita