■Part of Tatsuya Kitani’s new song “Humor” is unveiled for the first time in this preview video
The trailer and visual for the movie “Yukite Kaheranu” (released nationwide at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters from February 21, 2025) starring Suzu Hirose, Daisei Kido, and Masaki Okada have been released. It was also announced that a new song “Humor” written by Tatsuya Kitani will be used as the theme song.
This work is set in the Taisho era, when the “flowers of culture” are in full bloom, and depicts the fierce love and youth of three real men and women. The screenplay was written over 40 years ago by Yozo Tanaka, who directed “Zigeunerweisen” and “The Sailor Suit and the Machine Gun,” and many directors aspired to make it into a film, but for a long time they were unable to make it happen. , so to speak, is a phantom script that only those in the know know.
Director Yoshitaro Negishi, a master craftsman who had always admired this script and said it was a “rarely excellent scenario,” took up the megaphone for the first time in 16 years and portrayed three men and women who run like sparks in a beautiful era, Suzu Hirose, Daisei Kido, And played by Masaki Okada.
In the trailer that was released this time, from the beginning, the budding actress Yasuko Hasegawa, played by Hirose, says, “If you fall in love with a woman, you will fall in love with her whole body.” She is a bewitching character who plays with the hearts of Chuya Nakahara, played by Kido, and Hideo Kobayashi, played by Okada. Facial expressions are shown.
Chuuya, an unparalleled genius poet, can still see his youth in the way he plainly pleads with Yasuko, “If you and I are separated, we’ll fall apart.” “You look really delicious,” says Kobayashi, a literary critic who would later be called a “giant of knowledge” with the sex appeal of a mature adult.
Three people who “met” as if guided by fate. A dance hall filled with madness, an amusement park at night, roller skating held hands, and a glimpse of the glittering and distorted relationship of three people who enjoy their fleeting youth.
In the second half, Yasuko openly expresses her love for Chuuya, who is gradually becoming more insane and struggling with his writing, saying, “Some people love their whole lives!” Kobayashi mediates between Chuuya and Yasuko, who are in a violent fight, and Kobayashi and Yasuko seek each other out. The trailer keeps your eyes on the dramatic developments, such as Chuuya standing with a blank expression in front of the approaching train. So, what exactly is this “place where these three loves end up”?
In the visual that was released at the same time, Yasuko, Chuuya, and Kobayashi stand on the same dance floor, but their gazes never overlap, as if to express the distorted relationship between the three. The catchphrase, “Is it pure love? Is it pure love? Where do the three types of love end up?” hints at an intense love story.
In addition, the theme song has been decided to be a new song “Humor” written especially for this film by up-and-coming singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who will be in charge of the theme song for a feature film for the first time. Kitani, who was infatuated with the literature of Chuuya Nakahara, created this song with love and respect, and part of it was shown for the first time in the newly released trailer.
After listening to the theme song, Hirose said, “The moment the theme song started, I thought it was a great song with a lingering feeling from the movie, but the second half had a different worldview and a slightly interesting balance.” Kido said, “ It has a very sad feeling that applies no matter which character is the main character in the lyrics, and it’s a song that you can listen to over and over again and replay over and over again. It was a wonderful song that you could listen to with a beat.” Okada said, “The rhythm is comfortable and the lyrics sink in easily, so I thought I’d listen to the lyrics again and deepen my understanding before listening to this song. (Your impression) will change, so I think it would be nice if people read the lyrics before listening to it.”
■Tatsuya Kitani Comment
I believe that writing poetry is the act of daringly interpreting meaningless reality in a humorous way and reproducing it in the format of words. Humor does not simply mean “being funny,” but rather in the sense of finding gaps in reality by looking at it in an unusual way, and adding some kind of room for comfort.
In addition, people cannot be eternal, but words can be. The words left behind continue to touch the hearts of others. Living in modern times, I have come into contact with Chuya Nakahara’s poetry in this way, and perhaps Yasuko was also like that.
I wonder how Chuuya’s poem resonated with Yasuko and Kobayashi in the final scene of “Yukite Kaheranu.” Also, I wonder how the movie “Yukitte Kaheranu” will resonate with those of us who leave the theater. I wrote the song with these things in mind.
Movie information
“Yukitte Kaheranu”
Released nationwide from February 21st (Friday) at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other locations
Director: Yoshitaro Negishi
Screenplay: Yozo Tanaka
Cast: Suzu Hirose, Daisei Kido, Masaki Okada
Shunsuke Tanaka, Tortoise Matsumoto, Kimi Takiuchi, Tamiyo Kusakari, Shinsuke Kato, Sawako Fujima, Yu Emoto
Distribution: Kino Films
(C)2025 Movie “Yukitte Kaheranu” Production Committee
■Synopsis
Kyoto. Yasuko Hasegawa (Suzu Hirose), a young actress, met Chuya Nakahara (Daisei Kido) when she was still a student. Yasuko, 20 years old, and Chuuya, 17 years old. The two are attracted to each other and begin to live together, despite their arrogance. Their values are different. However, they all had a common demeanor that allowed them to respect each other.
Tokyo. Hideo Kobayashi (Masaki Okada) suddenly visits the house where Yasuko and Chuuya have moved. A man who knows Chuuya’s talent as a poet better than anyone else. Chuuya was also proud to be admired by Kobayashi, a master critic. Seeing how friendly the men are, Yasuko has mixed feelings. I felt lonely, as if I had been left behind by all the talented creators.
However, when Kobayashi meets Yasuko, he also notices her charm. Critics who seek authenticity also find authenticity in up-and-coming actresses. And so begins a complex yet simple relationship. Vectors that don’t overlap, momentary misunderstandings. One woman being loved by two men. It was also the youth of artists.
“Yukite Kaheranu” movie site
https://www.yukitekaheranu.jp/
Tatsuya Kitani OFFICIAL SITE
https://tatsuyakitani.com/
