Kids on the Slope (2012)

Kids on the Slope is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in 1960s Japan. It follows the lives of high school students Kaoru, Sentaro, and Ritsuko as they navigate friendship, love, and the power of music. Kaoru, a reserved and introverted classical pianist, finds himself drawn to the world of jazz when he meets Sentaro, a talented and free-spirited drummer. As their friendship and love for music deepens, they form a bond that helps them overcome their own personal struggles. Together with Ritsuko, their mutual friend and a love interest for both boys, they navigate the ups and downs of high school life, discovering themselves and the joy of music along the way.