Breaking Down Barriers and Building Connections

Director Sho Miyake’s latest film, “All of Dawn”, is a heartwarming story about two individuals with different struggles who find solace and support in each other.

In an interview with Yonhap News, Director Miyake shared his vision for the film, saying, “I didn’t want to make a movie that gives shallow hope. I hoped that after watching it, the audience would feel like, ‘Let’s cheer up and live well starting tomorrow.'”

A Story of Unconventional Heroes

“All of Dawn” tells the story of Fujisawa, a young woman suffering from premenstrual syndrome, and Yamazoe, a man with panic disorder, who start working together at a small company.

Director Miyake explained that he was drawn to the characters’ flexibility and proactive nature, saying, “They were not bound by stereotypes and were proactive characters who put their thoughts into action even if they were not the right answer.”

A New Perspective on Relationships

One of the unique aspects of “All of Dawn” is the portrayal of a platonic relationship between the two main characters.

Director Miyake noted that many Japanese viewers have commented on the strong solidarity between coworkers of different genders, saying, “Aren’t we the ones who create good places (like the company that appears in the work)?”

A Bright Future for Japanese Cinema

Director Miyake has been making waves in the film industry with his unique storytelling style and has been invited to the Berlin International Film Festival for his works.

He is considered one of Japan’s young masters, along with Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Koji Fukada.

However, Director Miyake remains humble, saying, “I don’t think much about it and it doesn’t burden me. I just want to continue making movies that I can make at my age.”