Sweet Little Lies Japanese Film
Sweet Little Lies (Japanese: スイートリトルライズ, Romaji: Suitoritoruraizu) is a 2010 Japanese dramatic romance film directed by Hitoshi Yazaki. Adapted from a novel by Kaori Ekuni with a screenplay by Kyoko Inukai, the film explores the complexities of marriage, emotional distance, and infidelity.
Plot and Production
The story follows a married couple who have not engaged in sexual relations for three years, leading both partners to enter into extra-marital affairs. Principal photography commenced on May 24, 2009, continuing through June of that year. Production utilized shooting locations across Tokyo and Izu, Japan.
Cast
The film features prominent Japanese actors in lead and supporting roles:
- Miki Nakatani as Ruriko Iwamoto
- Nao Omori as Satoshi Iwamoto
- Chizuru Ikewaki as Shiho Miura
- Juichi Kobayashi as Haruo Tsugawa
Additional supporting cast members include Yuko Oshima as Aya Iwamoto, Sakura Ando as Miyako, Mei Kurokawa as Tomiko Hujii, Akiko Kazami as Kimie, and Shingo Gotsuji.
Release and Festival Screenings
Sweet Little Lies was officially released in Japan on March 13, 2010, distributed by Broadmedia Studios with a total runtime of 117 minutes. Following its theatrical release, the film was selected for several international film festivals throughout 2010 and 2011.
- 20th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival (February 25 – March 1, 2010)
- 34th Montreal World Film Festival (August 26 – September 6, 2010)
- 12th Mumbai Film Festival (October 21–28, 2010)
- 11th Nippon Connection (April 27 – May 1, 2011)