The melancholy of Nagi

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©️belly roll film

 

 

STORY

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　Starring TSUJI Nagiko and directed by ISOBE Teppei, "The melancholy of Nagi" is a film series that comes to life when both of them are in the right mood.
　Nagi, a contract worker in Osaka, finds herself facing an unexpected situation. Just one day before her much-anticipated first paid vacation, her boyfriend of one year decides to end their relationship. Determined to make the most of her time off, Nagi embarks on a series of adventures. From sharing ghost stories, attending live concerts, and playing gateball, to reuniting with someone from her past and getting into a significant argument - Nagi's melancholic paid vacation passes by.

CAST

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TSUJI Nagiko
NEYA Ryoka, SASAKI Shion, SATO Ami, KAWAKUBO Sae
YAKUSHIJI Hatsune, YASHIKI Hiroko, KAWAMOTO Sankichi, NOMURA Hiroki
KAIDOU Rikiya, JOUGU Takuma, TSUBOUCHI Hana, UENO Shinya
MATSUMOTO Mai, Hito:Mi-chan, HASHIMOTO Takuma (Harold)
SHINJYU Hiromi, NISHINA Takashi…

STAFF

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Producer : TANIGUCHI Yoshihiko
Co-Producer : WADA Hiroyuki
Screenplay: TANIGUCHI Yoshihiko, NAGAI Kazuo
Photography, Lighting: KOBAYASHI Kenta
Sound Recording/Sound Adjustment : SUGIMOTO Takashi
Assistant Director, Art Director: TAKAGI Keitaro
Hair & Make-up: Natsumi
Music: kafuka (ESHIMA Kazuomi)
Website and Poster Design: KAWAI Yoshimi
Songs: "Rail on the Road" "MariA" by NEYA Ryoka
Ending Song: KOBAYASHI Mina "Remember the melody
Production: belly roll film/Japan Wing Inc.
Director/Screenplay/Editor: ISOBE Teppei

Info

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Year of production: 2022
Country: Japan
Running time: 98min
Language: Japanese

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Director

ISOBE Teppei
　ISOBE Teppei, a graduate of Visual Arts College Osaka, has an impressive background in the film industry. Notably, in 2015, he served as a member of the overseas film crew for the documentary film "The Legacy of Frida Kahlo" directed by KOTANI Tadasuke. Upon returning to Japan, he held various roles including corporate VP, music video director, and film staff. However, it was in 2016 that he embarked on his independent filmmaking journey. Since then, his films have garnered recognition and accolades at numerous domestic and international film festivals.
　ISOBE's exceptional talent has been honored with awards at the SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL for three consecutive years. Furthermore, audiences can enjoy the release of two of his projects in 2023: "Corn Flakes" and "The melancholy of Nagi." In 2024, his latest masterpiece, "Night Drifting," will grace the big screens.