Ryuichi HIROKI
Her Granddaughter
娚の一生
Nippon Cinema ª
How many times have you dreamed of having a romantic relationship with your late grandmother’s ex-lover? Sounds a bit weird? No wonder then that Tsugumi is hesitant about Jun’s advances. But can she really fend off his awkward charm forever? Ryuichi HIROKI, the grandmaster of Japanese melodrama, once more combines an unusual plot with humor and compassion for his characters.
娚の一生
Otoko no issho
Japan 2015
119 minutes
Director
Ryuichi HIROKI
Script
Hiroshi SAITO based on a manga by Keiko NISHI
Cinematography
Atsuhiro NABESHIMA
Music
Koji ENDO
Production
"Otoko no issho" Production Committee
World sales
Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS)
Cast
Nana EIKURA, Etsushi TOYOKAWA, Osamu MUKAI, Sakura ANDO, Tomoya MAENO
About Ryuichi HIROKI
Born in Fukushima prefecture in 1954, Ryuichi HIROKI is a highly productive filmmaker who learned his trade in pink films before making his own debut with SEIGYAKU! in 1982. Receiving a number of awards, he had his breakthrough in 2003 with VIBRATOR. He is a regular guest at the NIPPON CONNECTION film festival.