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Supernatural Romance Spans Centuries and Continents
11 Jun
Summary
- Film spans three historical periods: Edo Japan, 1865 NSW, and 2027 Australia.
- Lead actor Yamada Takayuki known for Netflix's 'The Naked Director'.
- Production is a collaboration between Australia and Japan, fully funded Down Under.
Titantale Film is currently producing "Tanabata: The Evening of the Seventh," a supernatural romance drama starring Yamada Takayuki. The project is fully funded by Australia and involves production service partners in Japan.
The film explores a karmic cycle of love and possession across three distinct historical periods: Edo- Japan, 1865 New South Wales, and 2027 Australia. The narrative follows three incarnations of the same souls.
Yamada Takayuki, recognized for his role in the Netflix series 'The Naked Director,' leads the cast. Australian actors Amelia Zadro and Caspar Hardakar also feature in supporting roles.
Production commenced with a block concluding in December 2025. A second block began in Japan on May 20, 2026, with a third block planned for October 2026 in Australia. Writer-director Gillian Roberts aims to create a visually poetic romantic drama with supernatural and sci-fi elements, emphasizing connection beyond lifetimes.
The logline centers on a tech magnate who, on the night of Tanabata, obsesses over a woman loved across lifetimes, tearing open a portal that pulls them into a fated cycle. This production aims for genuine scale and international ambition, fostering collaboration between Australia and Japan.
