Tokyo Koen
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is a 2011 Japanese film directed by Shinji Aoyama
. It is based on the novel by Yukiya Shoji. It was released in Japanese cinemas on 18 June 2011.
to be held from 3rd to 13th August 2011. It will be competing for the Golden Leopard
award at the film festival.
gave the film a rating of 3.5 stars out of five. He describes this film as "a new outlook and approach" by the film's director Shinji Aoyama
. He also describes the character Koji "as an amiable, passive empty slate on which the more aggressive, knowing types around him can write their own dramas".
Shinji Aoyama
is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, composer, and novelist. He graduated from Rikkyo University. He won two awards at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival for his film Eureka.-Biography:...
. It is based on the novel by Yukiya Shoji. It was released in Japanese cinemas on 18 June 2011.
Cast
- Haruma MiuraHaruma Miurais a Japanese actor and singer. He is part of the Amuse agency, and debuted as one of the members of Brash Brats, a J-pop group. However, they are currently on hiatus, while Haruma is still active as an actor. He gained popularity with Gokusen 3 and 2007 film Koizora...
as Koji - Nana EikuraNana Eikurais a Japanese model, actress, and occasional radio show host.She was born in Izumi, Kagoshima, Kyushu island and grew up in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. She was scouted in front of 109 in Shibuya, Tokyo when she was in junior high school...
- Manami KonishiManami Konishiis a Japanese actress and singer from Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan. She is a part of Sony Music Japan.-Biography:Born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1978, Manami Konishi joined Kohei Tsuka's Theatre Company in 1999, and made her stage debut in Tsuka's play "Netorare Sosuke." She established...
- Haruka IgawaHaruka IgawaHaruka Igawa is a Japanese actress.-Personal life:Haruka married fashion designer Matsumoto Ato and has one daughter -Recognitions:* 39th Golden Arrow Award: Graph Award...
- Shota Sometani
- Yo Takahashi
- Takashi Ukaji
Film Festivals
Tokyo Koen will be showcased at the 64th Locarno International Film FestivalLocarno International Film Festival
The Film Festival Locarno is an international film festival held annually in the city of Locarno, Switzerland since 1946. After Cannes and Venice and together with Karlovy Vary, Locarno is the Film Festival with the longest history...
to be held from 3rd to 13th August 2011. It will be competing for the Golden Leopard
Golden Leopard
The Golden Leopard is the top prize at the Locarno International Film Festival, an international film festival held annually in Locarno, Switzerland since 1946. Directors in the process of getting an international reputation are allowed to be entered in the competitive selection. The winning films...
award at the film festival.
Critical Reception
Mark Shilling of The Japan TimesThe Japan Times
The Japan Times is an English language newspaper published in Japan. Unlike its competitors, the Daily Yomiuri and the International Herald Tribune/Asahi Shimbun, it is not affiliated with a Japanese language media organization...
gave the film a rating of 3.5 stars out of five. He describes this film as "a new outlook and approach" by the film's director Shinji Aoyama
Shinji Aoyama
is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, composer, and novelist. He graduated from Rikkyo University. He won two awards at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival for his film Eureka.-Biography:...
. He also describes the character Koji "as an amiable, passive empty slate on which the more aggressive, knowing types around him can write their own dramas".