All the Lovers in the Night (2026)

All the Lovers in the Night, known in Japan as Subete Mayonaka no Koibitotachi, is a 2026 Japanese romantic drama film directed by Yukiko Sode and written by Mieko Kawakami, who also authored the source novel. The film stars Yuki Amami as Fuyuko Irie, a freelance copy editor who struggles with social interactions and feels isolated despite having a job. Her life begins to change when she encounters Sanpei, an older physics teacher played by Tadanobu Asano, leading to a slow-burning connection that alters her solitary routine.

• The screenplay was adapted directly from Mieko Kawakami's acclaimed 2022 novel of the same name, which has been praised internationally for its insightful exploration of loneliness and human connection.
• Director Yukiko Sode is known for her nuanced character studies, bringing a delicate visual style to this story about finding intimacy in unexpected places.
• The cast features veteran actor Tadanobu Asano, whose role as the enigmatic physics teacher adds significant depth to the narrative.
• Yuki Amami delivers a central performance that captures the quiet resilience of a woman navigating a world where she feels like an outsider.