Route29 (2024)
Adapted from a book of poems by poet Taichi Nakao, the film is a road story set in beautiful nature and tranquil landscapes about a lonely janitor who doesn't communicate well and Haru, a teenage girl who is different, who travels on Route 29, which connects Hyogo-Himeji City to Tottori City, and through their encounters with marvelous people, they gain a richness of feelings, strengthen their bonds, and become fulfilled in their hearts.
Director: Yusuke Morii
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Haruka Ayase as Tonbo / Noriko Nakai |
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Kana Osawa as Haru Kimura |
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Mikako Ichikawa as Rieko Kimura |
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Kengo Kora as Father in the forest |
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Aoba Kawai as Ayako Nakai |
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Hiroko Isayama as Woman in Red |
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Konosuke Harada as Boy in the Forest |
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Misako Watanabe as Old Lady at the Watch Shop |
| Writing | Yusuke Morii | Writer |
| Writing | Taichi Nakao | Novel |
| Directing | Yusuke Morii | Director |
| Lighting | Keijirô Akiyama | Gaffer |
| Production | Takahiko Kondo | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kyoko Toyokawa | Makeup & Hair |
| Sound | Kengo Takasuka | Sound Recordist |
| Production | 孫家邦 | Development Manager |