He Saves a Bullied Girl — But His “Heroism” Unleashes a Dark, Tragic Secret(Movie Recap)

High‑school student Kiyosumi Hamada believes real heroes need a reason to act.
When he steps in to save Hari Kuramoto—a first-year girl relentlessly bullied—he thinks he’s doing the right thing. But he soon discovers her trauma runs much deeper… and that being a hero isn’t always enough.

My Blood & Bones in a Flowing Galaxy (2021) is a Japanese drama-thriller directed by SABU, adapted from Yuyuko Takemiya’s novel. It unravels a complex coming-of-age story about justice, emotional wounds, and the true meaning of heroism .

🎭 Genre: Drama | Thriller | Fantasy-Romance
⭐ Starring: Taishi Nakagawa, Anna Ishii
📅 Released: April 9, 2021 in Japan

In this recap, I’ll explore:

How Kiyosumi’s sense of justice leads him into dangerously emotional territory

Hari’s haunting past and the “dark secret” she guards

The surprising fantasy-tinged visuals—and that emotionally devastating finale

👉 If you’re into slow-burning psychological films with thriller twists and heartbreaking teenage drama, you’ll want to stick around.

💬 What would you do if you discovered the person you’re protecting is more broken inside than you ever imagined? Let’s discuss in the comments.

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