■“I am grateful for being able to be a part of a work like this and for the connections I have made with everyone I have been able to meet thanks to this work.” (Ken Miyake)
The release date of the movie “Sunset Sunrise” starring Masaki Suda has been set for January 17, 2025. At the same time, a special video and new cast 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.
Mao Inoue plays the role of Momoka Sekino, who is also the town’s madonna. She is the landlord of Shinsaku’s new home, and is in charge of vacant house issues in the planning department of the Udahama Town Hall. She also has a feeling that she will fall in love with Shinsaku, who has just moved in!? Inoue explains, I performed Hyakukan while looking at it in my own way.I hope people will see it as a story of rebirth, like the sun rising again in the morning.”
Masatoshi Nakamura, who is also from Tohoku, plays the role of Akio Sekino, a fisherman from Udahama who is the father of Momoka, played by Inoue, and a reliable person who takes care of Shinsaku’s life in the countryside. He describes his role as a fisherman who lives with his daughter Momoka, played by Mao Inoue, in the town of Minamisanriku, which was damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake. He added, “I intended to speak the perfect native Miyagi dialect, but even though I’m from Miyagi, I ended up acting in a dialect that I regret.Remorse!!! That’s the kind of person I am.” Reveal a lot.
The single men are worried that Shinsaku, an “outsider” from Tokyo, is growing closer to Momoka, as his feelings for Momoka have worsened. The four members of “Momo-chan’s Pray for Happiness” include Ken Miyake as Take (Takeshi Takamori), Pistol Takehara as Ken (Kensuke Kurabe), Koji Yamamoto as Shinichiro Yamashiro, and Masao Yoshii as Kosaku Hirahata. .
Looking back, Miyake said, “I did my best to portray the atmosphere that can be felt from this place and the depth of affection that once accepted, makes people completely defenseless,” adding, “During filming, Please pay attention to the “hot friendship” that has blossomed between us performers!”, a comment that makes you feel the bond.
Takehara says, “I think each person has something they want to protect, something they have protected, and each has their own reasons for wanting to protect it and ways to protect it.Because of each of them, there are times when friction arises, but it is precisely because of that friction. I think it’s a gentle and gentle work that allows you to feel the warmth that is generated.” Yamamoto said, “It was a heartwarming movie,” and Yoshii said, “Ken, Take, Yamashiro, and the members of Kosaku no Prayer Club were adorable.” I can’t get enough of it, and all of the dishes that come out look delicious, and are actually ridiculously delicious!”
Fumiyo Kohinata will play the somewhat eccentric Seiichiro Otsu, the president of Shinsaku’s large company Cymbal. Looking back on the memorable shoot in Sanriku, Kohinata said, “On the way back from the filming location, I was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the sea in Kesennuma that I saw from inside the car.”
In addition to Chizuru Ikewaki, who will play Hitomi Mochida, Momoka’s co-worker who is a meddler but also a facilitator of everyone, Sawako Fujima, Mizuki Mejima, Kazuko Shirakawa, Beat Kiyoshi, Kazuaki Hankai, Tomu Miyazaki, Yusuke Shoji, etc. Takashi Matsuo, and other gorgeous characters with quirks.
The special report released at the same time captures the unexpected life that Shinsaku encounters after moving to Tohoku. Shinsaku moved from Tokyo, leaving the city amidst the coronavirus pandemic. He enjoys his hobby of fishing, enjoys nature, savors fresh seafood, and even has a premonition of love for his landlord, Momoka (Mao Inoue)!? It was supposed to be an easy-going life in the country, but things went smoothly. There’s no way I’m going…
Shinsaku, a Tokyo office worker, suddenly appears, and Take (Ken Miyake), Ken (Pistol Takehara), and Hoya, members of the Momo-chan’s Happiness Prayer Society, a group of local single men who are fiercely competitive with Shinsaku, a Tokyo office worker, suddenly appears. Everywhere she goes, she encounters local residents with one or two quirks, including Momoka’s father, the fisherman Akio (Masatoshi Nakamura), who suddenly hands her over. <When I tried moving here, a new life was waiting for me! >This is a special report that foreshadows Shinsaku’s life full of surprises that will begin soon.
The filming of this work includes the movies “10 Years to Live” (2022), “Going to the End”, “Revolver Lily” (2023), “She Will Be in April” and “Seishun 18 x 2: Continuing to You”. Keisuke Imamura, who worked on the music video “Michi” (2204) and the music video “Long Hope Philia” (Masaki Suda), is in charge.
In addition to music for the movie “Hyakka” (2022), he also produces music for artists such as Taeko Onuki and DAOKO, as well as TV programs and commercials such as “Musica Piccolino” (Season 10) currently being broadcast on NHK and E-Tele. Shohei Amimori also handles. It has also been revealed that the theme song was written by Ichiko Aoba, a singer-songwriter who is active not only in Japan but also overseas, who is remembered for her impressive sound in “Kokoro Amiko” (2022). .
■Mao Inoue comment
Facing the feelings that have been kept quiet in the back of your mind is
I think everyone experiences pain.
I performed Hyakuka while looking at my own personal struggles with trying to move forward.
I would be happy if you could see this as a story of rebirth, like the sun rising again in the morning.■Masatoshi Nakamura comment
He is a fisherman who lives with his daughter Momoka, played by Mao Inoue, in the town of Minamisanriku, which was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Momoka finds someone she loves, and her kind father spends his days supporting her, even though he is confused.
I intended to speak a perfect native Miyagi dialect, but despite being from Miyagi, I ended up acting in a dialect that left me with some regrets. introspection! ! ! That’s the kind of guy he is.■Ken Miyake comment
During the filming, I stayed in Miyagi and Iwate for several weeks.
The pain that the people of Tohoku experienced,
As someone who was in Tokyo at the time, I don’t think I could understand it at all.
Through the role of Take, he uses the local language and receives local goods.
The atmosphere that can be felt from this land, and the depth of compassion that makes people completely defenseless once they accept it.
I acted to the best of my ability while taking a lot of showers.
Also, be sure to pay attention to the “hot friendship” that developed between our performers during filming!
I am grateful for being able to be a part of a work like this, and for the connections I have made with everyone I have been able to meet thanks to this work.■Takehara pistol comment
In the coastal towns of Iwate and Miyagi prefectures, which are the model for “Udahama Town,” there are several live houses that have been indebted to me during my musical activities, and there are many reliable masters. We have kind and helpful staff, and we have customers who warmly accompany us to our live performances.
We have a very enjoyable and enriching time every time.
I participated in the photo shoot while thinking of everyone’s faces like talismans at key points.
I was in charge of the role of “Ken”.
I would be happy if he was able to clearly express the deep attachment and sometimes obsession that he has for “Udahama Town” and his friends in Udahama. Attachment, sometimes obsession.
I was happy to be able to appear in this work because it gave me a chance to express my feelings.
I think each person has something they want to protect, something they have protected, and each has their own reasons for wanting to protect it and ways to protect it. Because of their differences, they sometimes cause friction, but I think it is a gentle and gentle work that allows you to feel the warmth that arises from that friction.
Thank you for the opportunity to appear.
Everyone, please take a look!■Koji Yamamoto comment
What can I do with this work? That is to fulfill the role of Yamashiro until the day of crank-up. I vowed to myself that this was an obvious thing to do and went into filming. What could I have done on the day of the screening? It doesn’t matter, it’s a heart-warming movie. Please watch it in theaters!■Masao Yoshii comment
I played Kosaku, who works at the town hall.
Ken, Take, Yamashiro, and Kosaku no Prayer Group members are so adorable as they work hard to rebuild from the earthquake amid the coronavirus pandemic and sincerely pray for Momoka’s happiness. And all the dishes that come out look delicious, and are actually ridiculously delicious!
When I see Mr. Suda, who plays Shinsaku, eating so much, I get really hungry. Please come and visit the movie theater!■Fumiyo Kohinata comment
On the way back from the shooting site, I was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the Kesennuma sea as seen from the car.
The simplicity and strength of the people involved with the main character, who overcame the earthquake, were impressive, and this work made me feel anew a sense of love and emotion for the nature and people of this country, Japan.
The song that plays toward the end of the song, “Remember the Album of Memories,” will remain in my mind forever.
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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