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Ishikawa's New Film Explores Subtle Human Connections
22 Oct
Summary
- Filmmaker Ishikawa Hiroshi returns with 'the blue we touch' after 13 years.
- The ensemble drama traces difficult-to-name feelings between people.
- Bitters End will release the film in Japan in 2027.
Japanese director Ishikawa Hiroshi is set to release his first feature film in 13 years, titled "the blue we touch." The movie, originally "Awo no Jo," is currently in post-production and slated for a 2027 release in Japan through Bitters End. The ensemble drama promises to explore the subtle and often hard-to-articulate emotions that pass between individuals.
The narrative focuses on a pair of former friends and their interpersonal dynamics. The cast includes Nao as Mitsu, a web designer seeking meaningful work and connection, who becomes involved with Fujino, played by Nakajima Ayumu. Karata Erika portrays Ayane, a woman balancing night work with law studies, who models for art student Tomoki (Aoki Yuzu).
Ishikawa, known for his nuanced portrayal of everyday moods and careful use of color, handled writing, directing, and editing. His previous features include "Tokyo.sora" (2002), "Su-ki-da." (2006), and "Petal Dance" (2013). Nakano Arisa, who recently debuted in "Perfect Days," also appears in the film.
