Our next Virtual J-Film is the enchanting and heartfelt drama, The Brightest Roof in the Universe.
Tsubame (KIYOHARA Kara) feels adrift as her father and stepmother prepare for their first child together. On top of that, she has developed a crush on her college-aged neighbor Toru (ITO Kentaro). Seeking solace, she escapes to her favorite hideaway, a scenic rooftop above her calligraphy classroom. There, she meets Hoshi-baba (MIZUNO Miki), an eccentric old lady with what appear to be magical powers. This strange character helps Tsubame with her problems in exchange for food and company. This touching film explores themes of family, love, and the magic that can be found in unexpected places.
This film will be available to stream virtually from August 23rd 7:00 PM EST to August 26th 7:00 PM EST.
Tsubame (KIYOHARA Kara) feels adrift as her father and stepmother prepare for their first child together. On top of that, she has developed a crush on her college-aged neighbor Toru (ITO Kentaro). Seeking solace, she escapes to her favorite hideaway, a scenic rooftop above her calligraphy classroom. There, she meets Hoshi-baba (MIZUNO Miki), an eccentric old lady with what appear to be magical powers. This strange character helps Tsubame with her problems in exchange for food and company. This touching film explores themes of family, love, and the magic that can be found in unexpected places.
- Year2020
- Runtime115 minutes
- LanguageJapanese
- CountryJapan
- GenreComedy, Drama
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorMichihito Fujii
- ScreenwriterMichihito Fujii
- ProducerKoko Maeda, Takaharu Kanai
- Co-ProducerKiyoshi Koukuchi, Masahiro Handa
- CastKaya Kiyohara, Kaori Momoi, Kentaro Ito
- CinematographerSenzo Ueno
- EditorTatsuma Furukawa
- Production DesignKyōko Heya
- ComposerTakashi Ohmama
Our next Virtual J-Film is the enchanting and heartfelt drama, The Brightest Roof in the Universe.
Tsubame (KIYOHARA Kara) feels adrift as her father and stepmother prepare for their first child together. On top of that, she has developed a crush on her college-aged neighbor Toru (ITO Kentaro). Seeking solace, she escapes to her favorite hideaway, a scenic rooftop above her calligraphy classroom. There, she meets Hoshi-baba (MIZUNO Miki), an eccentric old lady with what appear to be magical powers. This strange character helps Tsubame with her problems in exchange for food and company. This touching film explores themes of family, love, and the magic that can be found in unexpected places.
This film will be available to stream virtually from August 23rd 7:00 PM EST to August 26th 7:00 PM EST.
Tsubame (KIYOHARA Kara) feels adrift as her father and stepmother prepare for their first child together. On top of that, she has developed a crush on her college-aged neighbor Toru (ITO Kentaro). Seeking solace, she escapes to her favorite hideaway, a scenic rooftop above her calligraphy classroom. There, she meets Hoshi-baba (MIZUNO Miki), an eccentric old lady with what appear to be magical powers. This strange character helps Tsubame with her problems in exchange for food and company. This touching film explores themes of family, love, and the magic that can be found in unexpected places.
- Year2020
- Runtime115 minutes
- LanguageJapanese
- CountryJapan
- GenreComedy, Drama
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorMichihito Fujii
- ScreenwriterMichihito Fujii
- ProducerKoko Maeda, Takaharu Kanai
- Co-ProducerKiyoshi Koukuchi, Masahiro Handa
- CastKaya Kiyohara, Kaori Momoi, Kentaro Ito
- CinematographerSenzo Ueno
- EditorTatsuma Furukawa
- Production DesignKyōko Heya
- ComposerTakashi Ohmama