Singer-songwriter Leina was in charge of the long-awaited sixth film in Beppu’s short film production project, “veil,” the theme song for “Veil,” directed by Hagiwara Kentaro and Natsuo Daiko, starring Natsuo. As this was his first film theme song, he said, “It was his first film theme song, which was a dream, and it was a very happy and unforgettable experience that both the work and my music were creative and completed. It was a work that was like my first love.”
The film will be held at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, where the opening day of the film will be staged, and stars Natsuo Daiko as Kota, Jesse Priscilla as Puturi, Maikuma Katsuya as Sora, and director Hagiwara Kentaro as the stage. Regarding the successful release, director Hagiwara said, “I’m happy to be able to screen the film like this and come back to Beppu again.” Regarding the title “Veil,” Director Hagiwara said, “I think it has many meanings, but since Japan is a country of a single ethnic group, it often comes as if it’s easy to understand the other person. That’s why it’s important to have imagination and think about the other person’s feelings, so I chose this title this time.” Regarding the reason for the theme of microaggression, she said, “It was two years ago that I first came to APU, but it didn’t seem like a Japanese university,” and Natsuo smiled and said, “I’m from Oita Prefecture, and I’ve always hoped that I could take a photo in Oita someday, but I’m so happy that my wish came true so soon.” Maikuma also said, “I’m so happy to be able to appear in such a wonderful film, as I came to Beppu at the film festival three years ago. As an APU employee, I was able to act with my own personal preferences and with the will of Kota.”
After that, Leina, who was the theme song for this work, took the stage as a surprise, took the stage. Amidst the packed applause, the audience was first performed “Veil,” a theme of microaggression and heartbreak, captivating the audience with their impressive singing voice. The cast members who were listening to the stage seemed unable to hide their excitement, and director Hagiwara seemed unable to hide their excitement, saying, “I’m so happy that Leina, who I’ve been a fan and I’ve been listening to for a long time, wrote this new story!”
■About the movie “Veil”
The film “Veil,” directed by Hagiwara Kentaro and starring Natsuo Oko, from Oita Prefecture, will begin release at Beppu Boulevard Theatre on Saturday, May 10th. Beppu Bluebird Theatre is a small cinema located in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. This is the only story that will be shown in theatres that 91-year-old Sexual Mansion owner Okamura Teru has been protecting. The Beppu Short Film Production Project is set in the city of Beppu, where various directors produce completely original short films. The sixth film will be directed by Hagiwara Kentaro, who has received high praise both domestically and internationally. The entirely original film, “Veil,” was filmed at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University as its main location, depicting the encounter between Kota, a university student struggling with love, and Puturi, a Muslim international student wearing a hijab (a cloth that covers her head and body), prejudice and understanding of other cultures, sad love and growth, with the theme of “microaggression” that unconsciously hurts others. Over 100 APU students and faculty members appeared as extras. Director Hagiwara Kentaro, who filmed the films and other films, directed the film, and over 20 students participated as filming and production staff.
■Synopsis of the movie “Veil”
Kota (Natsuo Oko), a student attending Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, tries to confess his love to her Miwa (Katada Yoi), but he fails because he can’t speak. “I’m afraid of being rejected, so I can’t confess my feelings,” Kota talks to Sora (Maikuma Katsuya), a teacher she trusts. “There’s a perfect place,” Sora introduced Kota to BROKEN HEART CLUB, created by students who are hoping for a broken heart. In this circle in a corner of the university, students were talking about the beauty of the broken heart, bringing together famous lines from manga and movies about the breakup. Kota, who is introduced to the members, is very interested in Puturi (Jesse Priscilla), wearing a hijab, and closes her way in order to become friends…
■Work information
Starring: Natsuo Daiko, Jesse Priscilla, Maikuma Katsuya
Director: Hagiwara Kentaro
Theme song: Leina “veil”
Planning and Produced by: Kugimiya Michihiro, Morita Maho
Producer: Yamaguchi Ryutaro
■Leina Profile
Self-producing not only songs, but also artwork, video works, etc. A talented 20-year-old singer-songwriter who depicts the weakness, ugliness, beauty and fragility of people, and sings as if embracing everyone. “I want to tell you something unimportant” and “Utatane” became a viral hit, and fandom expanded, mainly among teens. The tour “Leina Live Tour 2024-2025 “The Rise of Love, Scream”” which was released last September, bringing together her first full album, “The Rise of Love, Scream,” released last September, is rapidly gaining popularity, with the final performance at KT Zepp Yokohama being a huge success. Korea attracted approximately 5,000 people at the festival “WONDERLIVET 2024” held in November 2024, and in January 2025, he made his first solo concert in Korea to be sold out and packed to the pack. He is an artist who has been renowned for both domestic and international activities, and is currently the most powerful artist.
Latest release
“medicine”
2025.4.30 release
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