Alzheimer's and its consequences for the family dynamics is a staple diet of international, festival-friendly cinema, as we can see year after year. Usually, the very topic is used to tell a terminally tragic story, but other roads are also possible. How about a journey of reconciliation?
This is the case with Patrick Dickinson's “Cottontail”, developed from his earlier short “Usagi-san” (2013). The film premiered at Rome Film Festival last year, bringing its auteur the award for the best debut (fiction) feature. It was also screened at Belgrade International Film Festival – Fest, just before its release in Japan, which is, in its own merit, a success for a small indie that is predominantly a British co-production.
However, the story starts in Japan, where recently widowed former writer Kenzaburo (Lily Franky) has to come to terms with his beloved wife Akiko's (Tae Kimura) passing as the consequence of Alzheimer's. In his stubbornness,...
This is the case with Patrick Dickinson's “Cottontail”, developed from his earlier short “Usagi-san” (2013). The film premiered at Rome Film Festival last year, bringing its auteur the award for the best debut (fiction) feature. It was also screened at Belgrade International Film Festival – Fest, just before its release in Japan, which is, in its own merit, a success for a small indie that is predominantly a British co-production.
However, the story starts in Japan, where recently widowed former writer Kenzaburo (Lily Franky) has to come to terms with his beloved wife Akiko's (Tae Kimura) passing as the consequence of Alzheimer's. In his stubbornness,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Marko Stojiljković
- AsianMoviePulse
House of Ninjas has already made its make with a 7.3 Rating on IMDb and 7.9 Ratings on MyDramaList so we can assume there will be Season 2 but when? Let’s find out the details you need to know about the Netflix Series!
After a hit home season on Netflix, ‘House of Ninjas’ also known as Shinobi no Ie: House of Ninjas is a grappling Japanese original series blending family drama with secret drops of thriller elements.
Directed by Dave Boyle, the first season of ‘House of Ninjas’ was a hit on Netflix and we loved it but a renewal for season 2 is still pending.
The first season garnered a whopping 8.7 million views in its first couple of weeks, hinting at a rather strong probability that a second season may return. If renewed, we could expect the second season to be released sometime in late 2025 or early 2026.
What Is the House of Ninjas All About?...
After a hit home season on Netflix, ‘House of Ninjas’ also known as Shinobi no Ie: House of Ninjas is a grappling Japanese original series blending family drama with secret drops of thriller elements.
Directed by Dave Boyle, the first season of ‘House of Ninjas’ was a hit on Netflix and we loved it but a renewal for season 2 is still pending.
The first season garnered a whopping 8.7 million views in its first couple of weeks, hinting at a rather strong probability that a second season may return. If renewed, we could expect the second season to be released sometime in late 2025 or early 2026.
What Is the House of Ninjas All About?...
- 3/9/2024
- by Sumitra Ray
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
House of Ninjas Review (Photo Credit – Netflix/YouTube)
House of Ninjas Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Kento Kaku, Yosuke Eguchi, Tae Kimura, Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Nobuko Miyamoto, Riho Yoshioka, and Takayuki Yamada.
Creator: Dave Boyle
Director: Dave Boyle
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: Japanese (with subtitles)
Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1 hour each.
House of Ninjas Review (Photo Credit – Netflix/YouTube) House of Ninjas Review: What’s It About
House of Ninjas is a new Netflix series developed by Dave Boyle and follows the adventures of the Tawara family, who from the outside look like a fairly normal family, with a working father, a housewife mother, cute kids, and a charming grandmother. However, in reality, the family belongs to a secret clan of Ninjas, also known as Shinobi, and they must go back into action once the threat of another murderous clan returns to make the lives of everyone living in Tokyo hell.
House of Ninjas Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Kento Kaku, Yosuke Eguchi, Tae Kimura, Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Nobuko Miyamoto, Riho Yoshioka, and Takayuki Yamada.
Creator: Dave Boyle
Director: Dave Boyle
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: Japanese (with subtitles)
Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1 hour each.
House of Ninjas Review (Photo Credit – Netflix/YouTube) House of Ninjas Review: What’s It About
House of Ninjas is a new Netflix series developed by Dave Boyle and follows the adventures of the Tawara family, who from the outside look like a fairly normal family, with a working father, a housewife mother, cute kids, and a charming grandmother. However, in reality, the family belongs to a secret clan of Ninjas, also known as Shinobi, and they must go back into action once the threat of another murderous clan returns to make the lives of everyone living in Tokyo hell.
- 2/21/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Long ago in feudal Japan, ninjas (or shinobi) were masterful mercenaries hired by warlords to lead dangerous espionage missions to catch the baddies. But now it’s 2024, and ninjas… don’t really exist — except in House of Ninjas, the new spy thriller from writer-director Dave Boyle (Man from Reno) starring Kento Kaku, Yosuke Eguchi, and Tae Kimura. The series imagines a world in which ninja clans are alive and well — except they’re (mostly) retired. So when an evil clan threatens Japan, a family of former ninjas covertly comes out of retirement to foil the plot… and kick ass and take names.
When will House of Ninjas be released?
Stream it now.
Where can I find the trailer for House of Ninjas?
Check it out at the top of this page.
Who’s in the cast of House of Ninjas? What happens in House of Ninjas?
Everyone in the Tawara...
When will House of Ninjas be released?
Stream it now.
Where can I find the trailer for House of Ninjas?
Check it out at the top of this page.
Who’s in the cast of House of Ninjas? What happens in House of Ninjas?
Everyone in the Tawara...
- 2/19/2024
- by Ingrid Ostby
- Tudum - Netflix
A Netflix Japanese thriller, House of Ninjas is a gripping story revolving around the last of the Shinobi families, the Tawaras. The Tawara patriarch, Souichi Tawara, decided to leave their original identity as ninjas behind and lead a normal life, but the reemergence of their rival clan, the Fumas, became a reason for the Tawaras to change their decision. To protect their country from an evil entity like the Fuma leader, Yosuke, the Tawaras took up their responsibility as Shinobis and fought against their enemies. Let’s talk about this cast of interesting characters in the series and learn about their journey.
Souichi
Played by Yosuke Eguchi, Souichi Tawara is the family patriarch of the Tawaras. Souichi and his family had suffered a tragic loss six years ago when, in a fight against the Fumas, he lost his elder son, Gaku. Ever since, Souichi decided to retire from their old...
Souichi
Played by Yosuke Eguchi, Souichi Tawara is the family patriarch of the Tawaras. Souichi and his family had suffered a tragic loss six years ago when, in a fight against the Fumas, he lost his elder son, Gaku. Ever since, Souichi decided to retire from their old...
- 2/17/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
“Only ignorant fools say ‘ninja.’” So claims Taki, the mysterious matron of the Tawara family, as she sternly corrects her grandson in the old ways. Played by veteran actress Nobuko Miyamoto, there’s much more to Grandma Taki than meets the eye. Such is the way of the world in Netflix’s new series, House of Ninjas. The proper term is “shinobi.” It’s what was used historically.
House of Ninjas is a new action dramedy that follows a modern-day shinobi family who has forsaken the lethal trade of their ancestors for a “normal” life. And like in every dramedy, the Tawaras are comically and tragically dysfunctional. The family patriarch, Soichi (Yosuke Eguchi) struggles to maintain a low-key profile whilst his wife Yoko (Tae Kimura) and daughter Nagi (Aju Makita) succumb to their old devious habits, stealing stuff just for the rush. Their thievery goes from grocery store shoplifting to museum art object theft.
House of Ninjas is a new action dramedy that follows a modern-day shinobi family who has forsaken the lethal trade of their ancestors for a “normal” life. And like in every dramedy, the Tawaras are comically and tragically dysfunctional. The family patriarch, Soichi (Yosuke Eguchi) struggles to maintain a low-key profile whilst his wife Yoko (Tae Kimura) and daughter Nagi (Aju Makita) succumb to their old devious habits, stealing stuff just for the rush. Their thievery goes from grocery store shoplifting to museum art object theft.
- 2/15/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
“House of Ninjas” is an upcoming Japanese series set to release in mid-February, promising a thrilling experience for fans of Japanese anime and action-comedy shows.
The upcoming show promises to be a thrilling ride, featuring an excellent blend of action, humor, and heart-wrenching scenes that will keep the viewers at the edge of their seats.
Building on the success of popular shows like Alice in Borderland and Yu Yu Hakusho, Netflix is all set to introduce House of Ninjas to its audience, and fans are eagerly anticipating what the series has in store for them.
The House of Ninjas | Official Trailer
Netflix has unveiled a preview for its upcoming Japanese action drama series titled “House of Ninjas.” The show depicts the story of the last ninja family in an entirely new and original way. The trailer assures fans that they can expect to see lots of thrilling action and family drama in the series.
The upcoming show promises to be a thrilling ride, featuring an excellent blend of action, humor, and heart-wrenching scenes that will keep the viewers at the edge of their seats.
Building on the success of popular shows like Alice in Borderland and Yu Yu Hakusho, Netflix is all set to introduce House of Ninjas to its audience, and fans are eagerly anticipating what the series has in store for them.
The House of Ninjas | Official Trailer
Netflix has unveiled a preview for its upcoming Japanese action drama series titled “House of Ninjas.” The show depicts the story of the last ninja family in an entirely new and original way. The trailer assures fans that they can expect to see lots of thrilling action and family drama in the series.
- 2/10/2024
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
"For the sake of your family, it's time to go back to being a ninja." A whole house of ninjas?! Now just one or two or three, but an entire house of them in one series. Awesome. Netflix has revealed the main official trailer for House of Ninjas, an upcoming action thriller series arriving for streaming on Netflix next week. If this is your jam, it's out to watch very soon! Not too long of a wait. Ninjas have fascinated the world with their mysterious and fearsome physical abilities... but what if they were still hiding in modern Japan? Watch an all-original story about the last ninja family — one that abandoned its identity following a past mission — facing a crisis that shakes the nation. This Japanese production from Toho & Netflix stars Kento Kaku as Haru, Yôsuke Eguchi as Souichi, Tae Kimura as Yoko, with Kengo Kôra as Gaku, Aju Makita,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Everything you need to know about Netflix’s House of Ninjas. ( Photo Credit – Netflix / YouTube )
Netflix dropped some exciting teasers and trailers of some of the upcoming titles that will be releasing on the streaming platform in 2024. From Bridgerton Season 3 to Squid Game Season 2 sneak peeks and trailers, there’s something for all kinds of viewers. One new show that has got everyone excited is House of Ninjas. The Japanese action series includes some incredible talent from all over the world.
Whether it is Korean Dramas or anime, Netflix has been sitting on the throne for providing the best stories for the past few years. The streaming giant has been tapping into Japanese content for quite some time. Whether it’s an action series or romantic dramas, they are not limiting themselves to a particular genre. Hence, it’s a big deal that they’re now treating their audience with a live-action Ninja series.
Netflix dropped some exciting teasers and trailers of some of the upcoming titles that will be releasing on the streaming platform in 2024. From Bridgerton Season 3 to Squid Game Season 2 sneak peeks and trailers, there’s something for all kinds of viewers. One new show that has got everyone excited is House of Ninjas. The Japanese action series includes some incredible talent from all over the world.
Whether it is Korean Dramas or anime, Netflix has been sitting on the throne for providing the best stories for the past few years. The streaming giant has been tapping into Japanese content for quite some time. Whether it’s an action series or romantic dramas, they are not limiting themselves to a particular genre. Hence, it’s a big deal that they’re now treating their audience with a live-action Ninja series.
- 2/2/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Ahead of a March 8, 2024 theatrical release in Japan, the live-action My Home Hero film unveiled a main trailer and visual today, previewing a thrilling crime drama, several new characters and "Insomnia" by Eve ( Jujutsu Kaisen Op) as the theme song. Main Visual Following up a live-action series adaptation that aired in October 2023, My Home Hero 's film adaptation is directed by Takahiro Aoyama, Takayoshi Tanazawa, Daisuke Yamamoto and Hirofumi Mori, with a script by Tsuyoshi Sakurai and Susumu Funabashi and soundtrack composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi. The films stars Kuranosuke Sasaki as protagonist Tetsuo Tosu, alongside Kyohei Takahashi, Ryubi Miyase, Toshiyuki Itakura, Shunsuke Daito, Yasushi Fuchikami, Sho Nishigaki, Shunya Kaneko, Danshun Tatekawa, Misuzu Kanno, Takuma Otoo, Tae Kimura and Kenjiro Tsuda. Related: Feature: My Home Hero and the Courage of Fatherhood Based on the manga by Naoki Yamakawa and Masashi Asaki, Takashi Kamei ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind episode director) directed...
- 1/10/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Netflix has greenlit a Japanese drama series about the last ninjas to remain in modern times.
Man From Reno director Dave Boyle is behind House of Ninjas, which will air in 2024 and is based on a story by Kento Kaku, Yoshiaki Murao and Takafumi Imai.
The series will tell the story of the Tawara family, the last ninja family that abandoned its roots after an incident took place, who must take on the greatest crisis in Japanese history, threatening to shake the nation to its core.
Ninjas have been an area of fascination over the centuries and, as shown in the program, the legendary Japanese heroes of the shadows remain active today.
Boyle, who also wrote and directed Big Dreams, Little Tokyo, White on Rice and Surrogate Valentine and tends to utilize primarily Asian or Asian-American casts, will pen with Masahiro Yamaura, Kota Oura and Kanna Kimura.
Toho Studios’ House...
Man From Reno director Dave Boyle is behind House of Ninjas, which will air in 2024 and is based on a story by Kento Kaku, Yoshiaki Murao and Takafumi Imai.
The series will tell the story of the Tawara family, the last ninja family that abandoned its roots after an incident took place, who must take on the greatest crisis in Japanese history, threatening to shake the nation to its core.
Ninjas have been an area of fascination over the centuries and, as shown in the program, the legendary Japanese heroes of the shadows remain active today.
Boyle, who also wrote and directed Big Dreams, Little Tokyo, White on Rice and Surrogate Valentine and tends to utilize primarily Asian or Asian-American casts, will pen with Masahiro Yamaura, Kota Oura and Kanna Kimura.
Toho Studios’ House...
- 9/8/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Further titles include ‘Doctor Jekyll’ and ‘Starve Acre’.
The UK Global Screen Fund is to award 10 features with support for their international distribution, including upcoming comedy A Gaza Weekend and period romance Summerland.
The titles will receive a share of £273,000 allocated through the international distribution stand of the £7m fund, which was piloted last year by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) to boost international opportunities for the UK’s independent screen sector following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. It is administered by the British Film Institute (BFI), which confirmed the scheme’s renewal for...
The UK Global Screen Fund is to award 10 features with support for their international distribution, including upcoming comedy A Gaza Weekend and period romance Summerland.
The titles will receive a share of £273,000 allocated through the international distribution stand of the £7m fund, which was piloted last year by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) to boost international opportunities for the UK’s independent screen sector following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. It is administered by the British Film Institute (BFI), which confirmed the scheme’s renewal for...
- 6/24/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Lily Franky, Ciaran Hinds and Ryô Nishikido (“Hospitality Department”) have joined the cast of Oscar-nominated “Philomena” producer Gabrielle Tana’s forthcoming film “Cottontail,” starring Jessie Buckley.
BAFTA “Brit to Watch” director Patrick Dickinson directs. Japanese actor Franky replaces Ken Watanabe, who was previously attached to star in the pic. Also joining the cast are Japanese Academy Award winner Tae Kimura (“Zero Focus”) and Rin Takanashi (“Like Someone in Love”).
London’s WestEnd Films is handling world sales, and will continue to sell the film at this week’s European Film Market.
“Cottontail” tells the heart-rending story of Kenzaburo (Franky) who, after his wife Akiko (Kimura) passes away in Japan, travels with his estranged son Toshi (Nishikido) and daughter-in-law Satsuki (Takanashi) to the Lake District in England — the land of Beatrix Potter, whose charming tales of Peter Rabbit captivated Akiko as a child.
Akiko had always hoped to travel there one day with Kenzaburo,...
BAFTA “Brit to Watch” director Patrick Dickinson directs. Japanese actor Franky replaces Ken Watanabe, who was previously attached to star in the pic. Also joining the cast are Japanese Academy Award winner Tae Kimura (“Zero Focus”) and Rin Takanashi (“Like Someone in Love”).
London’s WestEnd Films is handling world sales, and will continue to sell the film at this week’s European Film Market.
“Cottontail” tells the heart-rending story of Kenzaburo (Franky) who, after his wife Akiko (Kimura) passes away in Japan, travels with his estranged son Toshi (Nishikido) and daughter-in-law Satsuki (Takanashi) to the Lake District in England — the land of Beatrix Potter, whose charming tales of Peter Rabbit captivated Akiko as a child.
Akiko had always hoped to travel there one day with Kenzaburo,...
- 3/1/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Based on the smartphone game bearing the same name, “Neko Atsume House” sets to put a story to the colorful, yet simple, world of decorating your home around keeping cats entertained.
Neko Atsume House screened at Japan Cuts
Novelist Masaru Sakumoto (Atushi Ito) is going through a rough patch in his career. Once a celebrated author, his work has now come under scrutiny by both his fans and publishing company, with the later forcing him to re-write his story to make the protagonist into a zombie, a choice which Masura begrudgingly goes forward with. As he watches one of his peers rise to stardom, Masaru struggles to stay relevant within the industry.
With the pressure on, Masaru decides that he needs some sort of change in his life and opts to rent a place far away from the city. However, the change of location does not seem to have an...
Neko Atsume House screened at Japan Cuts
Novelist Masaru Sakumoto (Atushi Ito) is going through a rough patch in his career. Once a celebrated author, his work has now come under scrutiny by both his fans and publishing company, with the later forcing him to re-write his story to make the protagonist into a zombie, a choice which Masura begrudgingly goes forward with. As he watches one of his peers rise to stardom, Masaru struggles to stay relevant within the industry.
With the pressure on, Masaru decides that he needs some sort of change in his life and opts to rent a place far away from the city. However, the change of location does not seem to have an...
- 4/27/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
If there is a film (or films) meant to represent Japan’s nowadays society/economy in a nutshell, that could be this 6 hour epic journey called “Wilderness: Part 1” & “Wilderness: Part 2”. And although we are talking about two films here, Wilderness is really one film split in two, since both parts directly depend on each other. Directed by Yoshiyuki Kishi and starring outstanding actors such as Masaki Suda, Ik-june Yang, Yusuke Santamaria, Akari Kinoshita and Tae Kimura among others.
Wilderness: Part 1 & 2 is screening at Nippon Connection
The context is set on the very near future in Japan, the year 2021. On the one hand, we have Shinji, one of the main protagonists of the story. Shinji is a young boy who has been involved in street gangs in the past and who has just been released from prison. Filled with hatred and with a clear goal due to the consequences that his violent past has left him,...
Wilderness: Part 1 & 2 is screening at Nippon Connection
The context is set on the very near future in Japan, the year 2021. On the one hand, we have Shinji, one of the main protagonists of the story. Shinji is a young boy who has been involved in street gangs in the past and who has just been released from prison. Filled with hatred and with a clear goal due to the consequences that his violent past has left him,...
- 6/3/2018
- by Pedro Morata
- AsianMoviePulse
Say what you will about how tightly controlled Japanese movie publicity is, but they sure know how to keep a secret. Just one day from the theatrical release of Tsutomu Hanabusa’s Sadako 3D in Japan, the young actress playing the latest incarnation of Sadako has finally been revealed: Ai Hashimoto.
There was actually a preview screening held back in April, but the 12 minutes of end footage that would have revealed her identity was left out.
The casting puts her in good company. Although the first Sadako was played by kabuki actress Rie Inoo for her ability to move creepily, subsequent Sadakos were played by famous actresses such as Yukie Nakama and Tae Kimura.
Anyone who follows mainstream Japanese films should be pretty familiar with Hashimoto at this point. She’s appeared in a slew of movies since her debut in 2009. Most notably, her performance in Tetsuya Nakashima’s critically-adored...
There was actually a preview screening held back in April, but the 12 minutes of end footage that would have revealed her identity was left out.
The casting puts her in good company. Although the first Sadako was played by kabuki actress Rie Inoo for her ability to move creepily, subsequent Sadakos were played by famous actresses such as Yukie Nakama and Tae Kimura.
Anyone who follows mainstream Japanese films should be pretty familiar with Hashimoto at this point. She’s appeared in a slew of movies since her debut in 2009. Most notably, her performance in Tetsuya Nakashima’s critically-adored...
- 5/11/2012
- Nippon Cinema
Today more cast members were announced for Miwa Nishikawa’s next film Yume Uru Futari. The new additions are Yusuke Iseya, Teruyuki Kagawa, and Tsurube Shofukutei.
Kagawa has previously worked with Nishikawa in both Sway and Dear Doctor, the latter of which starred Shofukutei.
Although Iseya hasn’t appeared in any of her films, they did work together on the set of Distance in 2001 when she was Hirokazu Kore-eda’s assistant director.
Today also saw the release of a new poster for the film. It features the two main stars—Sadao Abe and Takako Matsu—looking particularly shell-shocked with a small tagline under them which translates to something like “Humanity’s greatest enigma, man and woman”.
In the film, their characters are a married couple who conspire to commit marriage fraud. The targets of their scam are played by Lena Tanaka, Sawa Suzuki, Tae Kimura, Tamae Ando, and Yuka Ebara,...
Kagawa has previously worked with Nishikawa in both Sway and Dear Doctor, the latter of which starred Shofukutei.
Although Iseya hasn’t appeared in any of her films, they did work together on the set of Distance in 2001 when she was Hirokazu Kore-eda’s assistant director.
Today also saw the release of a new poster for the film. It features the two main stars—Sadao Abe and Takako Matsu—looking particularly shell-shocked with a small tagline under them which translates to something like “Humanity’s greatest enigma, man and woman”.
In the film, their characters are a married couple who conspire to commit marriage fraud. The targets of their scam are played by Lena Tanaka, Sawa Suzuki, Tae Kimura, Tamae Ando, and Yuka Ebara,...
- 4/27/2012
- Nippon Cinema
Witty drama about eight years in a marriage.
Playing out like a Russian novel, All Around Us charts the highs and lows of a thirtysomething couple over the course of eight years against the backdrop of Japan in the tumultuous Nineties. Running at almost two and a half hours long, filmmaker Ryosuke Hashiguchi puts time and consideration into the detailed portrayal of the protagonists’ lives, for the most part, with great success.
The film begins in 1993, with our two central characters Kanao (Lily Franky) and Shoko (Tae Kimura) expecting their first child. They seem the...
Playing out like a Russian novel, All Around Us charts the highs and lows of a thirtysomething couple over the course of eight years against the backdrop of Japan in the tumultuous Nineties. Running at almost two and a half hours long, filmmaker Ryosuke Hashiguchi puts time and consideration into the detailed portrayal of the protagonists’ lives, for the most part, with great success.
The film begins in 1993, with our two central characters Kanao (Lily Franky) and Shoko (Tae Kimura) expecting their first child. They seem the...
- 2/28/2012
- by Robert Munro
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Director Yukihiko Tsutsumi will be following up the high-profile release of “Spec: The Movie” with a far more subdued black and white film called “My House” that’s been 5 years in the making. Details were first announced in late January and the poster art was revealed earlier today.
Back in 2007, Tsutsumi read a magazine article about the work a man named Kyohei Sakaguchi was doing to challenge the established idea of what a home should be and the negative stereotypes of homeless living. Two of Sakaguchi’s books on the subject, “Tokyo 0 Yen House 0 Yen Seikatsu” and “Sumida-gawa no Edison”, are the inspiration for this project as well as the distinct departure from Tsutsumi’s past directorial style.
The film is set in Nagoya, Tsutsumi’s own home city, and will star Nagoya-based singer-songwriter Takao Ito as a homeless man named Suzumoto. Eri Ishida, Itsuji Itao, and Tae Kimura will also appear.
Back in 2007, Tsutsumi read a magazine article about the work a man named Kyohei Sakaguchi was doing to challenge the established idea of what a home should be and the negative stereotypes of homeless living. Two of Sakaguchi’s books on the subject, “Tokyo 0 Yen House 0 Yen Seikatsu” and “Sumida-gawa no Edison”, are the inspiration for this project as well as the distinct departure from Tsutsumi’s past directorial style.
The film is set in Nagoya, Tsutsumi’s own home city, and will star Nagoya-based singer-songwriter Takao Ito as a homeless man named Suzumoto. Eri Ishida, Itsuji Itao, and Tae Kimura will also appear.
- 2/28/2012
- Nippon Cinema
I remember watching the 1961 black and white version of Zero Focus a long time ago thinking, 'this needs an update.' The Hitchcockian premise was very intriguing: a man disappears during his business trip leaving his young wife distressed and confused. She travels to the snow country up north to find the missing husband and digs up some ugly past while dead bodies turning up around her. But it was visually bland and lacked any kind of suspense. So it was a nice surprise to see the remake on this year's Japan Cuts line-up.
The film is an epic. It begins with stock footage of the destroyed post-war Japan, then seamlessly moves into the economic-boom era of the 50s with impeccable periodic detail. Director Isshin Inudo here crafted a sumptuous picture of the bygone era Japan seldom seen in contemporary films.
The year is 1957. A naïve, young wife Teiko (Ryoko Hirosue...
The film is an epic. It begins with stock footage of the destroyed post-war Japan, then seamlessly moves into the economic-boom era of the 50s with impeccable periodic detail. Director Isshin Inudo here crafted a sumptuous picture of the bygone era Japan seldom seen in contemporary films.
The year is 1957. A naïve, young wife Teiko (Ryoko Hirosue...
- 7/11/2010
- Screen Anarchy
Back in April, a website was launched for Makoto Shinozaki's upcoming film Tokyo-jima, complete with a 4-minute extended trailer. Earlier today, Gaga Communications uploaded a new 30-second teaser and a 150-second theatrical trailer to their YouTube channel.
Based on an award-winning novel by Natsuo Kirino, the film stars Tae Kimura as Kiyoko, an ordinary 43-year-old housewife who gets stranded on an otherwise uninhabited island with 23 other people -- all of whom are young men. Island life is peaceful at first, and Kiyoko receives special treatment from the men around her. However, as more time passes, frustrations begin to mount and she decides to begin planning her escape.
Gaga will be releasing Tokyo-jima in Japan on August 28, 2010.
Based on an award-winning novel by Natsuo Kirino, the film stars Tae Kimura as Kiyoko, an ordinary 43-year-old housewife who gets stranded on an otherwise uninhabited island with 23 other people -- all of whom are young men. Island life is peaceful at first, and Kiyoko receives special treatment from the men around her. However, as more time passes, frustrations begin to mount and she decides to begin planning her escape.
Gaga will be releasing Tokyo-jima in Japan on August 28, 2010.
- 6/23/2010
- Nippon Cinema
The official website for Makoto Shinozaki‘s Tokyo-jima got an overhaul at some point yesterday, apparently including a 4-minute trailer which is now greyed out on the navigation bar. Luckily, the Polish website CinemaAsia somehow managed to download it early.
Based on an award-winning novel by Natsuo Kirino, the film stars Tae Kimura as Kiyoko, an ordinary 43-year-old housewife who gets stranded on an otherwise uninhabited island with 23 other people—all of whom are young men. Island life is peaceful at first, and Kiyoko receives special treatment from the men around her. However, as more time passes, frustrations begin to mount and she decides to begin planning her escape.
“Tokyo-jima” will be released by Gaga Communications in Japan this summer.
Based on an award-winning novel by Natsuo Kirino, the film stars Tae Kimura as Kiyoko, an ordinary 43-year-old housewife who gets stranded on an otherwise uninhabited island with 23 other people—all of whom are young men. Island life is peaceful at first, and Kiyoko receives special treatment from the men around her. However, as more time passes, frustrations begin to mount and she decides to begin planning her escape.
“Tokyo-jima” will be released by Gaga Communications in Japan this summer.
- 4/7/2010
- Nippon Cinema
[Our thanks to Christopher Bourne for the following review.]
One of the best selections this year of both the New York Asian Film Festival and the Japan Cuts Festival is Ryosuke Hashiguchi’s All Around Us, a beautifully observed film that examines the vicissitudes of the relationship between a married couple – Kanao (Lily Franky), a courtroom sketch artist, and Shoko (Tae Kimura), an editor at a publishing house – against the backdrop of the larger Japanese society from 1993 to 2001. At the film’s outset, the tone is lightly comic, as Shoko puts Kanao on a strict schedule of sex three times a week, and also a curfew, because of her suspicions that he is cheating on her – which are probably not unfounded, as evidenced by early scenes in which Kanao openly flirts with women at his shoe-repair shop. Kanao is a somewhat isolated person, estranged from his own family and saddled with in-laws who don’t show him much respect.
One of the best selections this year of both the New York Asian Film Festival and the Japan Cuts Festival is Ryosuke Hashiguchi’s All Around Us, a beautifully observed film that examines the vicissitudes of the relationship between a married couple – Kanao (Lily Franky), a courtroom sketch artist, and Shoko (Tae Kimura), an editor at a publishing house – against the backdrop of the larger Japanese society from 1993 to 2001. At the film’s outset, the tone is lightly comic, as Shoko puts Kanao on a strict schedule of sex three times a week, and also a curfew, because of her suspicions that he is cheating on her – which are probably not unfounded, as evidenced by early scenes in which Kanao openly flirts with women at his shoe-repair shop. Kanao is a somewhat isolated person, estranged from his own family and saddled with in-laws who don’t show him much respect.
- 7/2/2009
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
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