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When 50-year-old Kenichi and his childhood friends reunite at the funeral of their classmate, they decide to bring a long-forgotten dream back to life—the "secret base construction plan" they'd drawn up as kids. They have just six days that summer to build their hideout without cars, electric tools or smartphones. Rediscovering the spirit of their youth, the men throw themselves into the challenge with all their hearts. Still, they are unable to escape the struggles they face as adults.
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How long is How to Build a Secret Base?
How to Build a Secret Base has a runtime of 1h 49m (1 hour and 49 minutes).
Who directed How to Build a Secret Base?
How to Build a Secret Base was directed by Tomoya Itabashi and released in 2025.
What genre is How to Build a Secret Base?
How to Build a Secret Base is a Drama film (2025).
Who stars in How to Build a Secret Base?
The cast of How to Build a Secret Base includes Hiromasa Hirosue, Takehiko Fujita, Kozo Sato, Takao Mori, Hibiki Kidera.
