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Shing Shing Shing (2013 Film)

Shing Shing Shing is a Japanese drama film released on January 12, 2013. The film was written and directed by Kouhei Sanada and has a runtime of 135 minutes. It draws thematic inspiration from the song of the same name by the Japanese folk rock band Happy End.

Promotional poster for Shing Shing Shing
Promotional poster for Shing Shing Shing

Plot

The narrative centers on a high school student named Tomoyuki, his father, and a girl named Yuki. The trio forms a makeshift family unit that performs road shows while traveling in a truck. The story examines themes of loss, interpersonal relationships, and the experience of farewells.

Cast

Hoshi Ishida
Hoshi Ishida as Tomoyuki
Miwako Wagatsuma
Miwako Wagatsuma as Yuki
Yuya Okutsu
Yuya Okutsu as Yuya
Megumi Kagurazaka
Megumi Kagurazaka as Akemi
Mariko Tsuboi
Mariko Tsuboi as Hyuga
Yu Nakamura
Yu Nakamura as Satori
Yoriko Douguchi
Yoriko Douguchi as Aiko
Kazuhiro Sano
Kazuhiro Sano as Tomoyuki's father

Exhibitions

The film was screened at the 12th Nippon Connection film festival, held from May 2 to May 6, 2012, as part of the Nippon Visions program.

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