Route29 (2024)

  • NR
  • 11/08/2024 (JP)
  • Drama
  • 2h

Overview

Adapted from a book of poems by poet Taichi Nakao, the film is a road story set in beautiful nature and tranquil landscapes about a lonely janitor who doesn't communicate well and Haru, a teenage girl who is different, who travels on Route 29, which connects Hyogo-Himeji City to Tottori City, and through their encounters with marvelous people, they gain a richness of feelings, strengthen their bonds, and become fulfilled in their hearts.

Yusuke Morii

Writer, Director

Taichi Nakao

Novel

Cast

Haruka Ayase's headshot

Haruka Ayase

Tonbo / Noriko Nakai
Kana Osawa's headshot

Kana Osawa

Haru Kimura
Mikako Ichikawa's headshot

Mikako Ichikawa

Rieko Kimura
Kengo Kora's headshot

Kengo Kora

Father in the forest
Aoba Kawai's headshot

Aoba Kawai

Ayako Nakai
Hiroko Isayama's headshot

Hiroko Isayama

Woman in Red
Konosuke Harada's headshot

Konosuke Harada

Boy in the forest
Misako Watanabe's headshot

Misako Watanabe

Old lady at the watch shop

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