Japanese Film Competition (Short Length)
Dango
- Onsite
- 7.15 (Mon) 16:40 Audio Visual Hall
- 7.18 (Thu) 14:00 Convention Hall
- Online
- 7.20 (Sat) 10:00 - 7.24 (Wed) 23:00
©2024 Yoshitaka Tateishi
Director: Tomoya TAGUCHI
Cast: Tomoya TAGUCHI, Shuichi OKITA, Eri KAWASE, Kako KARIYA, Shojiro SUZUKI, Rie IZUMI, Akemi KANDA, Takuya SUDA
2024 / Japan / 29min.
Released from prison, Ken is met by his younger brother Kinya who tells him of the existence of a long-lost younger sister. Bewildered by this shocking revelation, Ken is persuaded to go along with Kinya, who is set on meeting her, and they immediately start out for Chichibu City where she lives. They pick up a female hitchhiker who has lost her wallet—what will happen now that she has joined them on their journey? The role of Ken is played by director Shuichi Okita, a central figure in contemporary Japanese film. He exudes a warmth in the role that calls to mind his style as a director. Dango is the director’s first film and will have its world premiere at the festival.
Director: Tomoya TAGUCHI
Born in 1979 in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, Tomoya Taguchi appeared in the TBS variety show “Groovy After School” while in high school, which led him to a career in the entertainment industry. Since then, he has appeared in movies, dramas, commercials, and theater. Recent projects include Takano Tofu and Orange Lamp (both directed by Mitsuhiro Mihara, 23). Taguchi currently works freelance, and Dango is his directorial debut.
Message
I usually work as an actor, but I wanted to try my hand at filmmaking, so last year I took on the challenge of making a short film. The production process was full of firsts for me, but thanks to the support of some of my favorite actors and a truly dependable staff, we were able to put together an enjoyable film. Everyone involved had a lot of fun making it, so I would be so happy if the audience is also able to relax and have a good time watching it.
