Kobe Zaiju The Movie
Kobe Zaiju The Movie (Japanese: 劇場版 神戸在住) is a 2015 Japanese drama film directed by Mitsuhito Shiraha. The screenplay was written by Mana Yasuda, drawing inspiration from the manga series of the same name by Kon Kimura.
Plot Synopsis
The story follows Kei, a 19-year-old college art major portrayed by Izumi Fujimoto, who relocates from Tokyo to Kobe due to her father's professional transfer. While settling into her new environment, she learns about the lasting impact of the Great Hanshin Earthquake from local residents.
Kei encounters Yoji, a wheelchair-bound illustrator played by Eiji Sugawara. Despite his physical disability, Yoji works diligently as an artist, donating his earnings to support ongoing recovery efforts in areas affected by the disaster. Inspired by his dedication, Kei undergoes personal growth and perspective shifts.
Production and Release
The film was distributed by Is.Field and premiered on January 17, 2015, in Japan. It has a runtime of 96 minutes and is performed in Japanese.
Cast
- Izumi Fujimoto as Kei Tatsuki
- Eiji Sugawara as Yoji Biyori
- Alisa Urahama as Yoko Izumi
- Nagisa Matsunaga as Takami Suzuki
- Sayuri Yanagita as Wakako Kinjoh
- Takashi Matsuo as Ken Konishi
- Misato Tanaka as Wamyo Goda
- Takashi Nishina as Mire Aika
- Keiko Takeshita as Mayumi Takeuchi