“Photo Studio That Spells Tomorrow” (C) 2024 Production Committee “Photo Studio That Spells Tomorrow” (C) Risa Aruta / KADOKAWA Actor Sei Hiraizumi (80), who has been in the entertainment industry for 60 years, made the film “Cinema that Spells Tomorrow” (to be released on June 7th). Akiya Sano (22) from the five member group Ae!, whose first CD was recently published, has been chosen to play the main character in the story. Also appearing are Koichi Sato, Michiko Kichise, Katsunori Takahashi, Ken Tanaka, Jun Miho, Hidekazu Akai, Hitomi Kuroki, and Yoshie Ichige.
[Fideo]Preview of “Photo Gallery That Spells Tomorrow”
A live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name by Risa Aruta. Hiraizumi plays Takeharu Samejima, a photographer who runs a deserted photo studio, which is connected to his own photography hobby. Meanwhile, Sano will play Taichi Igarashi, a promising young cameraman who applies to be Samejima’s apprentice. The project, production and director will be Jun Akiyama, who directed the film “20 Years Old Soul” (22), which also starred Hiraizumi and Sano.
Although the two people are completely different in terms of age and way of thinking, they share the same thing: they cannot be honest with themselves, but they work hard to save the memories that people have, their face themselves, and grow by influencing each other, illustrating how an unexpected miracle happens.
In addition, Kuroki will play the role of Sae, Taichi’s mother who is active as a wedding planner, Ichige will play the role of Samejima’s wife Sakura, Sato will play the role of Maki, a visitor to Samejima’s photo studio, Kichise will play the role of Maki’s wife Etsuko , and Taichi will play the role of Sakura.Takahashi will play the role of the father, Tanaka will play the role of Sugita, a pastry chef who runs a cake shop in the town, and veteran actors such as Miho and Akai will support the cast. The chemistry between Sano, Riku Kashima, Saki, and Koki Tanaka (SUPER★DRAGON) is also a highlight.
The recently released visual poster depicts Samejima, a veteran photographer who has been capturing various moments of life by releasing the shutter for many years, and Taichi, who gave up his brilliant career as a young photographer promising and became Samejima’s apprentice. put on. Although they are of different ages and values, when two people who have one thing in common – an inability to be honest – meet, they influence each other, grow, and gradually open their future.
The preview video conveys the meeting of Samejima and Taichi, as well as moments from the lives of people who visit the photo studio with the “remaining memories”. Before meeting Samejima, Taichi had been taking pictures without paying attention to other people, but Samejima’s pictures impressed him so much that he applied to become his disciple, saying, “They make sound. Samejima’s pictures -san.” Along the way, we get to know the lives of Maki, who wishes to take pictures of the deceased, and Yukiyo, played by Miho, who is recovering in a hospice.
“Taking pictures of the subject is not the only job of a photographer,” says Taichi, and as he watches Samejima face the sorrows of his customers, Taichi’s own feelings about “memories” from the past change. What are the “remaining memories” of Taichi, who reveals his emotions and sheds tears, and Samejima, who shows an expression of regret?
■Cost comments
▼ Hiraizumi Cheng
I was invited by Director Akiyama saying, “Let’s make a movie together,” and when I asked him about it, he was cast in the lead role. I spent 60 years of my acting career thinking that something like this would happen one day.
It was a tender and heartwarming story of love between the people who gather at Samejima Photo Studio, and above all, it was a scenario I liked, so I replied, “Thank you very much.” When the filming started , it was like a football game with many of the staff and cast doing passes, sizes, and long passes, but we all ran with all our might, following the great back of Director Akiyama.
Sano-kun was honest and charming, and it was very, very nice. Also, the veteran actors I have known since childhood were willing to appear, and the play was wonderful with added depth.
The warmth of people and the heart that cares for others is at the bottom of the story, and I’m sure it will give this work a boost.
Please go to the theater and enjoy.
▼ Akiya Sano
Akiya Sano from the group Ae!, who will play the role of Taichi Igarashi.
Director Akiyama and Mr. Nakai said, “Let’s definitely do it again!” I managed to appear once again in a work by Director Akiyama and Mr. Nakai, and the filming period was full of joy every day.
This is a work full of warmth that reminds us of the love that is written in everyday life.
I grew up with Taichi while looking after Mr. Naru and Mr. Samejima.
I hope this film will be a piece that colors your tomorrow.
■Original work: Risa Aruta Comments
When I was told it was going to be made into a movie, I was surprised and delighted at the same time.
I never thought my manga would be made into a movie! Thanks for the surprise and for finding my manga! It is joy
Once, I visited a photoshoot and saw Taichi’s expression as he stared at the monitor to check the picture, and Samejima-san’s gentle voice as he spoke to him. I was full of admiration that Mr. Hiraizumi and Mr. Sano was able to express the characters exactly as I had imagined (even better than I had imagined).
I’m glad so many people can see Taichi’s work, life and growth.
I’m really looking forward to the release of the film version of “Photo Gallery That Spells Tomorrow”!
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