Akashi Trailer Debuts Ahead of November 13 Theatrical Opening
ComingSoon exclusively revealed the trailer for Akashi, which begins its run at Vancouver's VIFF Centre before expanding to Toronto.
ComingSoon has exclusively revealed the trailer for Akashi, the film directed by and starring Mayumi Yoshida, ahead of its theatrical opening on November 13, 2026 at Vancouver's VIFF Centre. The release will later expand to Toronto and other cities, with KinoSmith handling distribution.
The trailer follows Kana as she is welcomed by family in Japan who tell her she looks foreign. She learns of her grandmother's death and reconnects with her divorced old flame, Hiro. A memory shows the grandmother revealing that she knew of her husband's infidelity. Most of the trailer is presented in black and white, with the final moments in color.
Yoshida leads the cast alongside Hiro Kanagawa, known for Shogun. The ensemble also includes Hana Kino, Ryo Tajima, Chieko Matsubara, Kunio Murai, Shun Sugata, Bun Kimura, Sayaka Kunisada and Jess McLeod.
Akashi won five awards at the Whistler Film Festival, including the Borsos prize for Best Canadian Feature. It had previously debuted at the Vancouver International Film Festival and collected awards across numerous festivals.
The film was produced by Musubi Arts and Experimental Forest Films in association with Watermark Media, and was shot on location in Vancouver and Tokyo. Rabbit House distributes the film in Japan, while Canoe Film handles international markets outside Japan and Canada.
Quick answers
When does Akashi open in theaters?
Akashi begins its theatrical run on November 13, 2026 at Vancouver's VIFF Centre, before expanding to Toronto and other cities.
Who stars in Akashi?
Mayumi Yoshida, who also directs, leads the film alongside Hiro Kanagawa. The cast also includes Hana Kino, Ryo Tajima, Chieko Matsubara, Kunio Murai, Shun Sugata, Bun Kimura, Sayaka Kunisada and Jess McLeod.
Who is distributing Akashi?
KinoSmith is distributing the film. Rabbit House handles Japan, and Canoe Film covers international markets outside Japan and Canada.