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Ishikawa Hiroshi Returns With First Feature in 13 Years
Japanese filmmaker Ishikawa Hiroshi is making his first feature in 13 years with “the blue we touch.”
The ensemble drama follows former friends and the feelings between people, as several characters face work, art and personal memories.
Nao plays Mitsu, a contract web designer who wants a permanent job and is drawn to Fujino, her company’s human resources manager.
Karata Erika plays Ayane, who works nights while preparing to become a public prosecutor, and agrees to model for art student Tomoki.
The film is in post-production after Ishikawa wrote, directed and edited it.
Bitters End plans to release it in Japan in 2027.
Japanese filmmaker Ishikawa Hiroshi is returning with his first feature in 13 years.
His new film, “the blue we touch,” is in post-production and is due for release in Japan in 2027.
The ensemble drama follows former friends and the feelings that pass between people.
Nao, Karata Erika, Nakajima Ayumu, Aoki Yuzu and Nakano Arisa are among the cast.
Ishikawa wrote, directed and edited the film.
- Who
- Japanese filmmaker Ishikawa Hiroshi is returning with the feature. The cast includes Nao, Karata Erika, Nakajima Ayumu, Aoki Yuzu and Nakano Arisa.
- What
- His new film, “the blue we touch,” is in post-production. It is an ensemble drama about former friends and their feelings.
- When
- It is due for release in Japan in 2027.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ishikawa made his feature debut with “Tokyo.sora.
Su-ki-da.” followed, earning Ishikawa the best director award at the New Montreal FilmFest.
Ishikawa’s feature “Petal Dance” was released.
Bitters End unveiled “the blue we touch” ahead of the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market.
Bitters End is due to release the film in Japan.
- Director
- Ishikawa Hiroshi
- Original title
- Awo no Jo
- Production status
- Post-production
- Japan release
- 2027
- Producer and distributor
- Bitters End
- Main cast
- Nao, Karata Erika, Nakajima Ayumu, Aoki Yuzu and Nakano Arisa