After the Storm (2016 film)
| After the Storm | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Japanese | 海よりもまだ深く |
| Directed by | Hirokazu Koreeda |
| Produced by |
Kaoru Matsuzaki Akihiko Yose Hijiri Taguchi |
| Screenplay by | Hirokazu Koreeda |
| Starring |
Hiroshi Abe Kirin Kiki Yōko Maki |
| Music by | Hanaregumi |
| Cinematography | Yutaka Yamasaki |
| Edited by | Hirokazu Koreeda |
Production company |
AOI Pro. Inc. |
| Distributed by | Gaga |
Release dates |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
After the Storm (海よりもまだ深く Umi yori mo Mada Fukaku) is a 2016 Japanese family drama film written and directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival[1][2] and was released in Japan on May 21, 2016.[3]
Plot
Dwelling on his past glory as a prize-winning author, Ryota (Hiroshi Abe) wastes the money he makes as a private detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the death of his father, his aging mother (Kirin Kiki) and beautiful ex-wife (Yoko Make) seem to be moving on with their lives. Renewing contact with his initially distrusting family, Ryota struggles to take back control of his existence and to find a lasting place in the life of his young son (Taiyo Yoshizawa) - until a stormy summer night offers them a chance to truly bond again.
Cast
- Hiroshi Abe as Ryota Shinoda
- Yōko Maki as Kyoko Shiraishi
- Taiyô Yoshizawa as Shingo Shiraishi
- Kirin Kiki as Yoshiko Shinoda
- Satomi Kobayashi as Chinatsu
- Sosuke Ikematsu
- Lily Franky
- Isao Hashizume
Production
Production began in December 2015.[3]
Reception
On its opening weekend at the Japanese box office, the film was fifth placed, with 89,510 admissions.[4]
Awards
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29th Nikkan Sports Film Award | Best Film | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup". IndieWire. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ "Cannes 2016: Film Festival Unveils Official Selection Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- 1 2 Schilling, Mark (December 28, 2015). "Japan's Hirokazu Kore'eda Readies 'Still Deeper Than The Sea'". Variety. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Japan Box Office Report – 5/21~5/22". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. May 25, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.