■ “The movie ‘Cloud’ is full of happy news, which is the complete opposite of what happens in the movie. I’m happy that the work is spreading more and more.” (Masaki Suda)
The film “Cloud” (released September 27th), starring Masaki Suda and directed and written by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, has been selected as Japan’s entry for the 97th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.
Following its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 30th local time, the film will also be screened at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival. This suspense thriller depicts the invisible malice that spreads throughout the internet society and the fear that exists side-by-side in the here and now.
The main character, Yoshii Ryosuke, who makes money by reselling, is played by Suda Masaki, Yoshii’s mysterious girlfriend Akiko is played by Furukawa Kotone, Sano, a young part-time worker hired by Yoshii, is played by Okudaira Daiken, Miyake, a man who lives in an internet cafe, is played by Okayama Amane, Takimoto, the president of the factory where Yoshii works, is played by Arakawa Yoshiyoshi, and Muraoka, a senior colleague who invites Yoshii into the reselling business, is played by Kubota Masataka.
The Academy will select 15 films from the final list, which will then be narrowed down to five nominees. The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, where the winners will be announced, will be held on March 2, 2025.
■ Comment from Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa
I’m very surprised that a film made purely for entertainment has been given such an opportunity. I can’t think of anything more satisfying than imagining that next year Masaki Suda might become known all over the US.■ Comment from Masaki Suda
Thank you. Congratulations. The movie “Cloud” is full of happy news, which is the complete opposite of what is happening in the movie. I’m happy that the work is spreading more and more.
Movie Information
Cloud
Friday, September 27th: TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters nationwide
Director and screenwriter: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Starring: Masaki Suda
Cast: Kotone Furukawa, Daiken Okudaira, Amane Okayama, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Masataka Kubota
Distributor: Tokyo Theatre Nikkatsu
(C)2024 “Cloud” Production Committee
Cloud movie website
cloud-movie.com
