

Based on the life of renowned Japanese novelist Miyazawa Kenji, and though he died at the young age of 37 in 1933, Miyazawa Kenji left behind a number of fantastical children’s stories and poetry that are beloved by readers to this day. This poignant biopic recounts the writer’s life from the perspective of his loving yet antagonistic father Masajiro, a pawnbroker who, despite wishing his son to inherit the family business, still undertakes to support his endeavors. Conveying Kenji’s intense passion for literature and religion with a gripping performance, Suda Masaki holds his own opposite the iconic Yakusho Koji, who brings plenty of gravitas and grace to Masajiro.
123mins
Cast: Yakusho Koji, Suda Masaki, Mori Nana
Based on the life of renowned Japanese novelist Miyazawa Kenji, and though he died at the young age of 37 in 1933, Miyazawa Kenji left behind a number of fantastical children’s stories and poetry that are beloved by readers to this day. This poignant biopic recounts the writer’s life from the perspective of his loving yet antagonistic father Masajiro, a pawnbroker who, despite wishing his son to inherit the family business, still undertakes to support his endeavors. Conveying Kenji’s intense passion for literature and religion with a gripping performance, Suda Masaki holds his own opposite the iconic Yakusho Koji, who brings plenty of gravitas and grace to Masajiro.
123mins
Ends 09 May 2027
Jap
Chi, Eng
4K
Cast
Yakusho Koji
Suda Masaki
Mori Nana
Director
Narushima Izuru


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