©Courtesy of Film Movement Among the many rising filmmakers from Japan, Hiroshi Okuyama stands out with a distinctive voice—or perhaps, more fittingly, a singular vision. Single-handedly overseeing every stage of production, his earnest determination to realize his artistic vision that is rooted in his background as a cinematographer shines through in his soft, radiant imagery….
©Courtesy of Japan Cuts The gentle fall of the first delicate snowflakes in Japan signals the change of seasons. Those seasons are not only related to the weather, but also a person’s life. That powerful symbolism is reflective of the young teen protagonist in the new coming-of-age sports drama, My Sunshine. Actor Keitatsu Koshiyama’s character…
©Courtesy of Tokyo Theaters My Sunshine : On a Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn’t too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach…
There are many reasons that people might enter the world of sports. Often it’s true talent or the support – or enthusiastic encouragement, however warranted by ability – of a family member, friend, or coach. It can also just be the oldest and most basic motivation of all, to be close to and impress someone…
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