A: Hey there! Guess what, I just heard some awesome news about a Japanese movie!
B: Oh really? Which one is it?
A: It's called "On Summer Sand," and it stars Odagiri Joe. It won the Jury Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Film Festival!
B: Wow, that sounds impressive! Where did it come from?
A: The film is directed by Tamada Shinya and is set in Nagasaki. It's about a man dealing with grief after losing his son and finding hope while living with his niece.
B: That sounds like a heavy topic, but I bet it's done beautifully. Did you know Odagiri also worked as a co-producer for the film?
A: Yep! He was even involved in casting and editing. He even met his Chinese fans in Shanghai before the award ceremony.
B: That must have been exciting for him! What did he say after winning the prize?
A: He said that getting selected for an international prize makes him feel reassured that messages are being received, and it motivates him to work even harder. The movie will be shown in Japan from July 4th. Sounds like a must-watch, right?
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"On Summer Sand," a Japanese film starring actor Odagiri Joe, has won a major prize at the prestigious 27th Shanghai International Film Festival.
The film directed by Tamada Shinya was honored with the Jury Grand Prix in the Main Competition division. It was chosen from among 12 Chinese and foreign movies nominated for the section which includes the prize for Best Feature Film. The award ceremony took place on Saturday evening.
The movie is set in the southwestern Japanese city of Nagasaki. It depicts the grief of a man who lost his son, and the process of finding hope while living with his niece played by Takaishi Akari.
Odagiri, the lead actor, also worked as a co-producer and took part in casting and editing. He attended an event in Shanghai on Friday to meet his Chinese fans.
After the award ceremony, Odagiri said the selection of a Japanese film for an international prize gives him a sense of reassurance that various messages are being received. He also said it invigorates him to move forward and work harder.
"On Summer Sand" will be shown at theaters across Japan from July 4.
B: Oh really? Which one is it?
A: It's called "On Summer Sand," and it stars Odagiri Joe. It won the Jury Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Film Festival!
B: Wow, that sounds impressive! Where did it come from?
A: The film is directed by Tamada Shinya and is set in Nagasaki. It's about a man dealing with grief after losing his son and finding hope while living with his niece.
B: That sounds like a heavy topic, but I bet it's done beautifully. Did you know Odagiri also worked as a co-producer for the film?
A: Yep! He was even involved in casting and editing. He even met his Chinese fans in Shanghai before the award ceremony.
B: That must have been exciting for him! What did he say after winning the prize?
A: He said that getting selected for an international prize makes him feel reassured that messages are being received, and it motivates him to work even harder. The movie will be shown in Japan from July 4th. Sounds like a must-watch, right?
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"On Summer Sand," a Japanese film starring actor Odagiri Joe, has won a major prize at the prestigious 27th Shanghai International Film Festival.
The film directed by Tamada Shinya was honored with the Jury Grand Prix in the Main Competition division. It was chosen from among 12 Chinese and foreign movies nominated for the section which includes the prize for Best Feature Film. The award ceremony took place on Saturday evening.
The movie is set in the southwestern Japanese city of Nagasaki. It depicts the grief of a man who lost his son, and the process of finding hope while living with his niece played by Takaishi Akari.
Odagiri, the lead actor, also worked as a co-producer and took part in casting and editing. He attended an event in Shanghai on Friday to meet his Chinese fans.
After the award ceremony, Odagiri said the selection of a Japanese film for an international prize gives him a sense of reassurance that various messages are being received. He also said it invigorates him to move forward and work harder.
"On Summer Sand" will be shown at theaters across Japan from July 4.
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Japanese film "On Summer Sand," starring Odagiri Joe, won the Jury Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The movie, directed by Tamada Shinya and set in Nagasaki, tells a story of a man dealing with grief after losing his son while living with his niece. Odagiri contributed to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250622_08/
Date: June 22, 2025
Created: 2025/06/22 19:03
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:35
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