Devotion to Cinema (Film)

Devotion to Cinema, known in Japan as Kinema Junjo (キネマ純情), is a 2016 Japanese teen and filmmaking-themed drama film. The production was written, directed, and handled in cinematography by Noboru Iguchi, with Mana Fukui serving as producer and Wonder Head acting as the distributor.

Promotional still for Devotion to Cinema

Release

The film had its world premiere on February 28, 2016, at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival, followed by its official theatrical release in Japan on March 12, 2016. It has a runtime of 82 minutes and is presented in the Japanese language.

Plot Synopsis

The story follows Yoshie, a high-school theatre club member played by Yuni Hon. Prompted by her older sister Keiko, Yoshie begins acting in an independent film alongside her friend Akari and theatre club president Aki. However, their sadistic director, Naomi, pushes the group psychologically, causing their relationships to shift and change.

Cast

The principal cast members and their respective roles include:

Yuni Hon as Yoshie
Minori Arakawa as Akari
Anna Yanagi as Aki
Sumire Ueno as Keiko
Asaka Nakamura as Naomi
Airi Yamamoto as Ayano
Miko Haruno as Moe
Ayaka Ohbu as Kazuko