■“Thanks to GRe4N BOYZ, my ordinary life is colored into something irreplaceable by this movie.” (Masaki Suda)
It has been decided that GRe4N BOYZ, who changed their name from GReeeeN in 2024, will be in charge of the inspiration song for the movie “Sunset Sunrise” (to be released on January 17, 2025) starring Masaki Suda. At the same time, a preview video and second visual using the song have been released.
Director: Yoshiyuki Kishi x Screenplay: Kankuro Kuto x Starring: Masaki Suda – this is an entertainment film about immigrants, “Sunset Sunrise.”
This work humorously depicts the interactions between office worker Shinsaku Nishio (Masaki Suda), who moved from the city on a trial basis, and the residents living in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, and the strength and warmth of the people. A human comedy work that turns into entertainment while confronting social issues such as Japan during the coronavirus pandemic, regions suffering from depopulation, and earthquake disasters.
It has recently been revealed that GRe4N BOYZ will be in charge of the inspiration song for this work, and a preview video using the song has been released.
Masaki Suda co-starred with Tori Matsuzaka in the 2017 film “Kiseki: Sobito of That Day”. He performed GReeeeN’s famous songs such as “Michi” and “Kiseki” as HIDE, a member of the “Green Boys” that appears in the movie. Seven years have passed since then, and this work explores the way of life of the main character, Shinsaku (Masaki Suda), who never gives up on what he loves, and the chemical reaction between the sound of GRe4N BOYZ, who sings straight about his feelings for his loved ones. It will be interesting to see if he shows it.
GRe4N created music for a completed movie for the first time. BOYZ said, “We created music in a way that we had never done before, by watching a movie and then composing music.We looked into our hearts and wondered what kind of feelings would remain in us after watching the movie. It’s a movie with many facets, so I created the song in a way that would touch on many different emotions.I hope that in the moment when you suddenly look forward, you’ll be happy,” he said of his thoughts behind the song.
The preview video using “Shion” starts with Shinsaku (Masaki Suda) smiling as he escapes from stifling Tokyo and enjoys a “trial migration.” The beautiful sea in Minamisanriku, a divine property with a 4LDK rent of 60,000 yen, luxurious seafood, and Shinsaku, who loves fishing, is ecstatic, but he also has a fateful encounter with the landlord of the house, Momoka (Mao Inoue). I even feel it. However, Momoka had a sad past.
Shinsaku deepens his interactions with his father (Masatoshi Nakamura) and the local people who watch over Momoka, but he meets some extremely eccentric members (Ken Miyake, Pistol Takehara, Koji Yamamoto, Yoshii Masao) views her as a dangerous outsider who suddenly approaches Momoka and is completely hostile to her.
GRe4N BOYZ’s lyrics permeate through the mix of Momoka’s tears and Shinsaku’s sad feelings. The trailer, full of both laughter and tears with Kankuro Kudo’s exquisite balance, ends with Shinsaku being confused as his neighbor suddenly calls out to him, “Ke?” What is the mysterious word “ke!”?
The second visual released at the same time catches the eye with Shinsaku’s best smile, which symbolizes this movie. In the middle row are Momoka, who shows dignified strength despite her slightly lonely profile, and Shinsaku, who is quietly watching over her. What kind of story will the two of them weave from now on? Lined up with smiles on their faces are Momoka’s father Akio, the president of the company where Shinsaku works, Otsu, members of the “Prayer Group,” Momoka’s co-worker Hitomi, and other slightly quirky people. What new way of life will the encounter with them bring? A highly anticipated visual has been completed.
■Masaki Suda comment
The words and melody of the song “Shion”
Interacting with people in life
It makes me realize again what a luxury it is.
GRe4N BOYZ’s life without any problems,
This movie will become irreplaceable.■GRe4N BOYZ comments
I am very honored to be able to participate in the music for this film. I created the piece in a way I had never done before, by watching the movie and then composing the music, and I was looking into my mind and wondering what kind of feelings would remain in me after watching the movie. It’s a movie with many facets, so I created the songs to reach a variety of emotions.
May you be happy the moment you suddenly look forward. I would be happy if this song became popular through the movie!
Movie information
“Sunset Sunrise”
Nationwide release on Friday, January 17, 2025
Cast:
Masaki Suda
Mao Inoue
Takehara Pistol Koji Yamamoto Masao Yoshii Sawako Fujima Mizuki Kayashima
Kazuko Shirakawa Beat Kiyoshi Kazuaki Hankai Tomu Miyazaki Yusuke Shoji Takashi Matsuo
Ken Miyake Chizuru Ikewaki Fumiyo Kohinata / Masatoshi Nakamura
Screenplay: Kankuro Kudo
Director: Yoshiyuki Kishi
Original work: Shuhei Nare “Sunset Sunrise” (Kodansha)
Music: Shohei Amimori
Theme song: Ichiko Aoba
Distribution: Warner Bros. Pictures
(C) Shuhei Nare/Kodansha (C)2024 “Sunset Sunrise” Production Committee
“Sunset Sunrise” work site
sunsetsunrise-movie.jp
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https://gre4n-boyz.com/
