is a 2013 Japanese
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...
directed by
Tatsushi Ōmori. The film is based on the Japanese 2008 novel ''Sayonara keikoku'' by
Shuichi Yoshida, which intrigued Ōmori with its central mystery of a rape victim and her perpetrator choosing to live together.
It won the Special Jury Prize at the
35th Moscow International Film Festival
The 35th Moscow International Film Festival took place between 20 and 29 June 2013. '' World War Z'' was selected as the opening film. The Golden George was awarded to the Turkish film ''Particle''.
Films in competition
The following films were ...
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The ending theme song "
Saisakizaka
is the debut single by Japanese actress Yōko Maki, released on May 27, 2013. The Ringo Sheena-produced song was used as the theme song to the film '' The Ravine of Goodbye'' (2013), Maki's first leading film role since '' Veronika Decides to Di ...
" was written by musician
Ringo Sheena
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer, songwriter and musician. She is also the founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen.
She describes herself as "". She was ranked number 36 in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians compiled ...
, and performed by lead actress Yōko Maki.
Cast
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Yōko Maki
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Anne Suzuki
is a Japanese actress.
Career
Suzuki co-starred in Shunji Iwai's '' Hana and Alice'' with Yū Aoi. She voiced the title character Ray Steam in Katsuhiro Otomo's animated film ''Steamboy''.
Suzuki played a supporting role in Andrew Lau and Ala ...
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Nao Ōmori as Watanabe
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Arata Iura
, previously known as Arata, is a Japanese actor, model and fashion designer. He is the Director of fashion brand Elnest Creative Activity. He holds the position of Director at the Artisan Culture Organisation Institute.
Biography
Iura co-star ...
(as Arata)
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Hirofumi Arai
is a third-generation Zainichi Korean former actor.
Career
Arai made his screen debut in Isao Yukisada's '' Go'' in 2001 when he was 22 years old. His next film role was the emotionally disturbed senior high school student Aoki in Toshiaki Toy ...
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Masaki Miura
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Mayu Tsuruta
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Mansaku Ikeuchi
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Shima Ohnishi
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Hana Kino
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Izumi Minai
References
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2013 films
2013 drama films
Japanese drama films
2010s Japanese-language films
Films directed by Tatsushi Ōmori
2010s Japanese films
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