I Think I'll Stay There

A young teacher Manabu returns to his hometown for the funeral of a former classmate, reuniting with two high school friends he has not seen in years. As they travel together to the memorial service, forgotten memories of their youth resurface, leaving Manabu to confront the uneasy gap between who they once were and who they have become.

Part of [MIRRORLIAR FILMS Vol. 3], available worldwide outside of Japan

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Takayuki Hayashi 林 隆行

Takayuki Hayashi is a film and commercial director represented by TRAVOLTA. Born in Kyoto in 1988, he has directed numerous television commercials for major national brands. In 2023, Hayashi made his feature directorial debut with From the Dawn of the Sea to Noon (海の夜明けから真昼まで), based on the acclaimed manga by Shun Umezawa. The film earned him the Best New Director Award at the 30th Oldenburg International Film Festival, making him the first Japanese filmmaker to receive the honor. The festival has previously recognized filmmakers including Sean Baker, Park Chan-wook, and Takeshi Kitano. His creative work spans film, television, and theater, where he delicately explores human’s emotional depths to create compelling stories in his distinctive visual style and art direction.