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Narratage (film)
''Narratage'' ( ja, ナラタージュ) is a 2017 Japanese romantic drama film directed by Isao Yukisada, starring Jun Matsumoto, Kasumi Arimura, Kentaro Sakaguchi, , , , , Daichi Kaneko, Mikako Ichikawa and Kōji Seto. It is an adaptation of the Rio Shimamoto novel '. Cast * Jun Matsumoto as Takashi Hayama * Kasumi Arimura as Izumi Kudo * Kentaro Sakaguchi as Reiji Ono * as Shio Yamada * as Hirofumi Kurokawa * as Yuzuko Tsukamoto * as Iori Kaneda * Daichi Kaneko as Kei Shindo * Mikako Ichikawa as Mizuki Hayama * Kōji Seto as Keita Miyazawa Release It was released in theatres in Japan on 7 October 2017. Reception Guy Lodge of ''Variety'' wrote that while the film is "fully in touch with its very real emotions", it "feels just a little more than it says." Edmund Lee of the ''South China Morning Post'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote that "for all its finer accomplishments, Yukisada’s effort has probably stepped too far out of the line of ethics to find an agre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Shimamoto
is a Japanese writer. She has won the Gunzo Prize for New Writers, the Noma Literary New Face Prize and the Naoki Prize, and her work has been adapted for film. Biography Shimamoto was born in 1983 in Tokyo, Japan. She made her literary debut in 2001 with her story ''Shiruetto'' (''Silhouette'') while still a student at Tokyo Metropolitan Shinjuku Yamabuki Senior High School, winning the 44th Gunzo Prize for New Writers. Her 2002 novella ''Little by Little'' won the 25th Noma Literary New Face Prize and was nominated for an Akutagawa Prize, but did not win. Shimamoto was the youngest person to receive the Noma Literary New Face Prize in its history. In 2005 her novel ''Narratage'' was published and became a bestseller in Japan. A year later, Shimamoto dropped out of Rikkyo University to pursue her writing full-time. After being nominated for the Akutagawa Prize four times and the Naoki Prize twice, Shimamoto won the 159th Naoki Prize for her 2018 book ''First Love''. The N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Matsumoto , a Ja ...
Jun or JUN may refer to: People and anthroponymy * Jun (given name), a common Japanese given name * Jun (singer), a member of South Korean boy band U-KISS * Tomáš Jun, Czech footballer * A spelling of common Korean family name Jeon (Korean surname) * A spelling of uncommon Korean family and given name Joon (Korean name) * Jun., Jr. or Jnr., abbreviations for Junior (other) * Jun, stage name of Chinese singer Wen Junhui Places * Jun, Granada, Spain Science * c-jun, a protein encoded by gene JUN Time * Abbreviation of June * A ten-day period in the Japanese calendar History * Commandery (China) (''jùn'' in pinyin), a division of imperial China Other * Jun (drink), a Tibetan fermented tea drink * JUN Auto JUN, or JUN Auto, is a Japanese tuning shop. JUN began as the research facility of Tanaka Industrial Co. Ltd. Originally focused on disassembling and improving engines. It now manufactures high performance car parts. Products JUN manufactures af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasumi Arimura
is a Japanese actress. Her television roles have included the young Haruko Amano in the 2013 NHK asadora ''Amachan'' and the lead role in the 2017 asadora ''Hiyokko''. She has also appeared in several films, including '' Flying Colors'', for which she won a 39th Japan Academy Film Prize for Newcomer of the Year, and ''We Made A Beautiful Bouquet'', for which she won the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Actress. Early life Arimura was born on February 13, 1993 in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. She has an older sister, Airi Arimura, who also became an actress and a model. Career In December 2009, while attending Hyogo Prefectural Itami Nishi High School, Arimura auditioned for FLaMme and passed. In May 2010, she made her first series appearance in ''Hagane no Onna''. Arimura gained popularity by appearing in the Morning drama ''Amachan'' in 2013. Arimura then appeared as the lead actress in the critically acclaimed film '' Flying Colors'' where she was cast as a troubled teen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kentaro Sakaguchi
is a Japanese actor and model. He debuted as a model in Men's Non-no magazine in 2010, and as an actor under Tristone Entertainment in 2014. He has since starred in television series ''Tokyo Tarareba Musume'' (2017) and ''Signal'' (2018), as well as films '' The 100th Love with You'' (2017) and ''Color Me True'' (2018). Career Modelling Sakaguchi debuted as a model in 2010, and has since appeared in cover stories and pictorials for several magazines including ''Men's Non-no'' for which he was an exclusive model for 7 years. He has also participated in fashion shows like GirlsAward 2014 Spring/Summer and GirlsAward 2015 Spring/Summer. He has been called the quintessential "shio-gao," literally salt-face, which is described as a fair-skinned male with good-looking face, defined Adam's apple and collarbones, as well eyes that turn into lines when smiling. Acting In 2014, Sakaguchi made his film debut as Shun in ''Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath''. In 2015, he made his tele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daichi Kaneko
is a Japanese actor. Life and career Kaneko is from Hokkaido. On October 13, 2014, Kaneko won the ''Amuse Audition Festival 2014'', hosted by Amuse Inc., in the actor and model category. In 2019, Kaneko had his first starring role in '' Fujoshi, Ukkari Gay ni Kokuru'' as Jun Andō. He had his first starring role in a film in 2021 with ''Colorless''. In June 2022, Kaneko made his first appearance in a ''taiga'' drama as Minamoto no Yoriie in ''The 13 Lords of the Shogun''. In August 2022, Kaneko released his first photo book, with photographs of him in Hokkaido is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The la .... Filmography Film Television Web dramas References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kaneko, Daichi 1996 births Living people Actors from Hokkaido Amuse Inc. tale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikako Ichikawa
is a Japanese actress and model from Tokyo, Japan. Her older sister is the actress and model Miwako Ichikawa. Biography Due to her older sister being in the modeling business, Ichikawa made several appearances in the fashion magazine ''Olive'' during her teens. She then became a model in 1994 under exclusive contract with the magazine. In 1998, she started modeling for other magazines such as ''CUTiE'', ''spoon.'' and ''Zipper''. She made her acting debut in the 1998 short film ''How To Jujutsu'', directed by Takashi Homma. Among the most notable movies she has appeared in are ''Blue'', ''Cutie Honey'', ''Memories of Matsuko'' and ''Shin Godzilla''. For her role in ''Blue'' she won the award for Best Actress at the 24th Moscow International Film Festival. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2003 Yokohama Film Festival. Ichikawa's hobbies are photography and handicrafts. Filmography Film * ''Timeless Melody'' (2000) – Chikako * ''Blue'' (2001) – Kayako Kirishima * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Seto
is a Japanese actor and singer. His major works include lead roles as Wataru Kurenai in ''Kamen Rider Kiva''; and supporting roles as Satoru Okura in Atashinchi no Danshi, Ariake Yamato in Otomen, and Eiji Kikumaru in Tenimyu. He stars as Mori Ranmaru in the drama, '' Gō: Hime-tachi no Sengoku''. In 2010, he was named one of the most promising actors and actresses, placing 7th in a poll conducted by Oricon. Through his role with ''Kamen Rider Kiva'', he was also the lead vocalist of the J-Rock band Tetra-Fang. Seto is a member of D-Boys. Life and career Born in 1988 in Kyushu, Kōji Seto grew up as the oldest child with two younger sisters. His childhood dream of becoming a vet changed suddenly with the end of his Junior High School time, when he watched with 15 years the TV series Orange Days. The praised drama and performance by Satoshi Tsumabuki inspired his wish to become an actor. After discussing his plans with his parents, they decided to support their son and enrol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isao Yukisada
is a Japanese film director from Kumamoto. He served as assistant director on Shunji Iwai's ''Love Letter'', ''April Story'', and ''Swallowtail Butterfly''. Filmography Director * ''Open House'' (1998) * (Sunflower) (2000) * ''A Closing Day'' (閉じる日) (2000) * ''Luxurious Bone'' (贅沢な骨) (2001) * '' Go!'' (2001) * '' Rock 'n' Roll Missing'' (2002) * ''Justice'' (2002) * (Sinking into the Moon) (2002) * '' Kanon'' (TV, 2003) * '' Seventh Anniversary'' (2003) * (2003) * (2004) * ''Kita no Zeronen'' (Year One in the North) (2005) * '' Spring Snow'' (2005) * ''Toku no Sora ni Kieta'' (Into the Faraway Sky) (2007) * ''Closed Note'' (2007) * '' A Good Husband'' (今度は愛妻家) (2009) * ''Parade'' (2010) * ''Five Minutes to Tomorrow'' (2014) * '' Pink and Gray'' (2016) * ''Pigeon'' (2016) * ''Narratage'' (2017) * ''River's Edge'' (2018) * ''The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese'' (2020) * ''Theatre: A Love Story'' (2020) * ''Revolver Lily'' (2023) Awards and nominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South China Morning Post
The ''South China Morning Post'' (''SCMP''), with its Sunday edition, the ''Sunday Morning Post'', is a Hong Kong-based English-language newspaper owned by Alibaba Group. Founded in 1903 by Tse Tsan-tai and Alfred Cunningham, it has remained Hong Kong's newspaper of record since British colonial rule. Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam succeeded Wang Xiangwei in 2016. The ''SCMP'' prints paper editions in Hong Kong and operates an online news website. The newspaper's circulation has been relatively stable for years—the average daily circulation stood at 100,000 in 2016. In a 2019 survey by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the ''SCMP'' was regarded relatively as the most credible paid newspaper in Hong Kong. The ''SCMP'' was owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation from 1986 until it was acquired by Malaysian real estate tycoon Robert Kuok in 1993. On 5 April 2016, Alibaba Group acquired the media properties of the SCMP Group, including the ''SCMP''. In January 2017, former D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. History Early years; 1930–1987 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, then Monday-to-Friday from 1940. Wilkerson used caustic articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Romantic Drama Films
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