Road movie “Route 29” starring Haruka Ayase and directed by Yusuke Morii. A special program commemorating the release of Kazuna Osawa’s narration, “Route 29 Episode 0 ~Before Departure~” will be distributed exclusively by U-NEXT

Route 29, a road movie starring Haruka Ayase and directed by Yusuke Morii. The release commemorative special program “Route 29 Episode 0 ~Before departure~” narrated by Kazuna Osawa will be distributed exclusively by U-NEXT ​
U-NEXT Co., Ltd. Press release: October 28, 2024 Road movie “Route 29” starring Haruka Ayase and directed by Yusuke Morii. A special program commemorating the release narrated by Kazuna Osawa “Route 29 Episode 0 ~Before Departure~” will be distributed exclusively by U-NEXT
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(C)2024 “Route 29” Production Committee “U-NEXT,” a video distribution service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Tenshin Tsutsumi) of the USEN&U-NEXT GROUP, is offering “Route 29 Episode 0 ~Before Departure~” It will be exclusively distributed from October 28th (Monday). Yusuke Morii’s latest film “Route 29” (pronounced “Route 29”), starring Haruka Ayase, who won the Japan Academy Award for Best Actress for “Revolver Lily,” will be screened nationwide from Friday, November 8th. will be done. Director Yusuke Morii, who won numerous awards including the 27th Kaneto Shindo Gold Award for “Kokoro Amiko” and captivated many movie fans with his debut film, is based on the poem “Route 29, Liberation” by poet Taichi Nakao. Inspired, he traveled for about a month along National Route 29, the straight road that connects Himeji to Tottori, where the film was set, and completed the script. The main character, Tombo, who doesn’t often communicate with others, goes on a journey with the eccentric girl Haru, and through his various encounters and the bond he gradually develops with Haru, his empty heart is filled with joy and sadness. This is a road movie that describes a time filled with emotions. Contains plenty of valuable footage including Haruka Ayase, Kazuna Osawa, and director Yusuke Morii’s special roundtable discussion and making-of footage! Special program “Route 29 Episode 0 ~Before Departure~” begins exclusive distribution on U-NEXT The special program “Route 29 Episode 0 ~Before Departure~” produced to commemorate the release of this work will be available for unlimited viewing exclusively on U-NEXT. The program will feature a special roundtable discussion with Haruka Ayase, Kazuna Osawa, and director Morii, as well as introduce the highlights of the movie, various filming locations, and
behind-the-scenes stories of the filming, and Osawa, who plays Haru, will narrate the entire movie. It is full of valuable footage that can only be seen here, such as the cast talking about their impressions when they read the script and the atmosphere on set while looking back on filming, and a story introduction that includes footage from the main story. Let’s get to the charm. In addition, U-NEXT is currently releasing a special page featuring works starring Haruka Ayase. https://video.unext.jp/browse/feature/FET0006233 “Route 29 Episode 0 ~Before departure~” [Distribution start date] Distribution starts from October 28th (Monday) [Viewing page]
https://video.unext.jp/title/SID0159230 ​ *Available for access from the distribution start date [Distribution format] Unlimited viewing [Performance] Haruka Ayase, Kazuna Osawa, director Yusuke Morii and others ■Movie “Route 29” Noriko (Haruka Ayase), a woman who works as a cleaner in the town of Tottori, is always alone. One day, while visiting a hospital for work, Rieko (Mikako Ichikawa), a patient in the hospital, asks her to bring her daughter, who is in Himeji, to her place.She is moved by something. Head to Himeji. The girl Noriko was able to find, Haru (Izuna Osawa), is an eccentric girl who builds a secret base in the forest and plays around. When Haru sees Noriko’s face for the first time, he nicknames her “Dragonfly.” The two began their journey along National Route 29, a straight road from Himeji to Tottori, meeting various people. Cast: Haruka Ayase, Kazuna Osawa, Hiroko Isayama, Kengo Kora, Kounosuke Harada, Riki Onishi, Shinya Matsuura, Aoba Kawai, Misako Watanabe, Mikako Ichikawa
Director/Screenplay: Yusuke Morii Original work: Taichi Nakao “Route 29, Liberation” (published by Shoshi Meridian) Theme song: “Mirror” Bialystocks (IRORI Records / PONY CANYON) Production: Tokyo Theater U -NEXT Horipro Harvest Film Little More Distribution: Tokyo Theater Little More (C)︎2024 “Route 29” Production Committee Official website: route29-movie.com/ Official X (old Twitter):
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