Jinsei (2026)
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Director: Ryuya Suzuki Run Time: 93 min. Rating: NR Release Year: 2025 Language: Japanese
Starring: ACE COOL, Katsuya Maiguma, Remi Tyon, Shohei Uno, Taketo Tanaka
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
About the film:
Our hero, called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle in this hundred-year chronicle spanning the past, present, and future. Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become an idol, starting his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom.
About the filmmaker:
Ryuya Suzuki is a Japanese filmmaker, writer, and director known for his intimate, character-driven stories that explore memory, identity, and the emotional complexities of everyday life. His feature film Jinsei showcases a thoughtful and humanistic approach to storytelling, blending subtle performances with a keen sensitivity to the challenges and connections that shape contemporary life. Through his work, Suzuki has emerged as a distinctive voice in a new generation of Japanese independent cinema.
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