Jesus
Japan | 2018 | 77’ | DCP | Colour | Japanese | Group: B
Director: Hiroshi Okuyama
An introduction of the film will be given by film delegation before the film screening
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2018/12/12 | 17:00 | Macao Cultural Centre – Small Auditorium |
SYNOPSIS
Yura is a young boy whose family leaves Tokyo to live with his grandmother in the snowy countryside. Not only must he fit in at a new school, but it’s a Christian one. At first he is puzzled when he and his classmates are called to “worship,” but he gradually adjusts to his new environment. One day, in the middle of a prayer, he sees a very small Jesus appear before him. Each wish Yura makes to Jesus comes true, and he starts to have faith in the power of the Lord.
DIRECTOR
Hiroshi Okuyama
Hiroshi Okuyama was born in Japan in 1996 and began making films when he was still in high school. He first received critical acclaim in 2014 for his music video “Graduation Party!!!!!” which premiered at the Kyoto International Film Festival. His 2018 short film Tokyo 21st October was selected for Shorts Shorts Film Festival & Asia as well as Busan. His first feature Jesus had its world premiere in the New Directors section of the San Sebastian Film Festival. He is also an accomplished cinematographer, writer and editor.
CAST & CREW
Director | Hiroshi Okuyama |
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Cast | Yura Sato, Riki Okuma |
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Scriptwriter | Hiroshi Okuyama |
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Cinematographer | Hiroshi Okuyama |
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Editor | Hiroshi Okuyama |
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Production Designer | Kaede Fujimoto |
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Producers | Tadashi Yoshino |
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Production | Closing Remarks Inc. |
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World Sales | Nikkatsu Corporation |