Yamagata Festival Backs First Feature, Cast Set for 2027 Release
The youth ensemble drama, shot entirely on location in Yamagata, stars Shou Seki and Kotona Minami and is directed by Tomoyuki Fujiwara.
A feature film produced under the Yamagata International Movie Festival's large scholarship programme, which supports production, has been lined up for release in 2027, according to cinematoday.jp. It is the first feature made under the programme.
The film is a youth ensemble drama set in present-day Japan and was shot entirely on location in Yamagata. It is directed by Tomoyuki Fujiwara, who co-wrote the screenplay with Noriko Kozuru.
Shou Seki plays the lead, Kotona Minami plays the heroine and Eiichiro Funakoshi plays the homeroom teacher.
The title of the film has been decided, the outlet reported.
Quick answers
When is the film released?
It is scheduled for release in 2027.
Who directs the film?
Tomoyuki Fujiwara directs and co-writes the screenplay with Noriko Kozuru.
Who stars in the film?
Shou Seki plays the lead, Kotona Minami plays the heroine and Eiichiro Funakoshi plays the homeroom teacher.