Happy List to World-Premiere in Taipei Golden Horse Surprise Film Slot
Bunji Toyama's Happy List, starring Hiroshi Abe and Ren Nagase, is the only Japanese or Taiwanese title in this year's Surprise Film section.
The film Happy List, directed by Bunji Toyama and starring Hiroshi Abe and Ren Nagase, has been officially selected for the Surprise Film section of the 63rd Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, according to cinemacafe.net. The festival slot will also host the film's world premiere.
Happy List is the only Japanese or Taiwanese film chosen for the Surprise Film section this year. The director and cast are set to attend a stage greeting in Taipei.
The film is an international co-production with Taiwan. Abe plays EGawa Taro and Nagase plays MISAKI Kota.
The Surprise Film section has previously included Japanese titles: in 2022 it screened Broker, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, and A Man, directed by Kei Ishikawa. Abe has also appeared at the Golden Horse events before, serving as a presenter at the 61st Golden Horse Awards ceremony, while a film he starred in, directed by Tom Lin, was nominated in 9 categories at the 56th Golden Horse Awards.
In 2024, the project won the ONE COOL Award at the Asian Project Market of the Busan International Film Festival. Happy List is scheduled for release on February 5, 2027.
Quick answers
When does Happy List open in cinemas?
Happy List is scheduled for release on February 5, 2027.
Where will Happy List have its world premiere?
The world premiere will take place at the 63rd Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, where the film was selected for the Surprise Film section.
Who stars in Happy List?
Hiroshi Abe plays EGawa Taro and Ren Nagase plays MISAKI Kota, with Bunji Toyama directing.