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A Man (novel)
is a 2018 novel by Keiichiro Hirano. It was originally published in Bungakukai's June 2018 issue and then published as a novel by Bungeishunjū a few months later. The novel then went on to win the 70th Yomiuri Literary Prize. In 2020, an English translation by Eli K. P. William was released by Amazon Crossing, marking Hirano's debut in the English language. In 2022, the novel was adapted to film by director Kei Ishikawa and won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Picture of the Year. Synopsis The novel follows a divorce attorney, Akira Kido. Eventually, a former client of his appears, Rie Takemoto, who sets Kido on an investigation regarding her late husband. However, upon inquiring further about the late husband's life, he finds out that his entire identity was fabricated, prompting him to set out on a quest to find out who Rie's husband really was. All the while, Kido's own marriage risks deterioration. Critical reception English ''Publishers Weekly'' stated "Hirano's st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masataka Kubota
is a Japanese actor. History Kubota was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. He is the youngest of three male brothers. He hoped to become a vehicle mechanic and enrolled in the mechanical department of Kanagawa Technical Senior High School. While Kubota was still in high school, his mother encouraged him to audition to enter the show business. After the audition, Kubota joined entertainment agency Stardust Promotion and became an actor. In 2006, Kubota was debut starring Fuji Television's late-night television series ''Chekeraccho! in Tokyo''. In the same year, he also made his film debut in Yuki Inomata's film ''Humoresque''. But he often failed auditions until he was 19, and there were times when he thought about giving up acting. However, he was chosen again to be the lead actor in the television series ''K-tai Investigator 7'' in 2008. He says his encounter with director Takashi Miike, who directed the series, was a turning point in his life. Kubota was then gradually recognized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Works Originally Published In Bungakukai
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