Stronger

[Machine Translation] Jeff Bowman was a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013, and lost both of his legs. Although he is hailed as a hero for being a witness to the attack and symbolizing the "Boston Strong" spirit that defies terrorists, he struggles with the sadness of his physical loss and the gap between himself and the immature man he has become. This is a positive and moving true story of one man's suffering, courage, and growth. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, the famous actor known for his roles in "Nightcrawler," "Southpaw," and many others. He also participated in this film as a producer. He is also involved in the production of this film and takes on the challenge of creating a thorough role. The director is David Gordon Green, a hit maker who works in a wide range of genres and was chosen to direct the new version of the classic "Halloween". --The film is directed by David Gordon Green, who was a victim of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013, which killed 3 people and injured 282 others (according to The Boston Globe), and was praised as a witness to the perpetrators and a symbol of the "Boston Strong" spirit that refuses to give in to terrorists. One man became hailed as a symbol of the "Boston Strong" spirit, a man who would not give in to terrorists. Jeff Bowman, a 27-year-old man who was amputated in an explosion at a venue where he had rushed to win back the affections of an ex-girlfriend. He is a bit of a loser who can't do his job well and can't keep his promises. Although he is praised as a hero by people, he struggles with the sadness of losing his body and the gap between himself and his immature self, and suffers in secret. What supported him was his loving family, his lover, his friends, and the people who saved his life. How did a man in the depths of despair stand up on his own feet and gain true strength?

*Rated 12-and-over.

Special Feature / Bonus Track: bonus video "Faith, Hope & Love: Becoming Stronger," trailer (subject to change)

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2013年4月15日に起きたボストンマラソン爆弾テロ事件の被害にあい両脚を失った男ジェフ・ボーマン。犯人の目撃者となったことで、テロリストに屈しない"ボストン ストロング"精神を象徴する存在としてヒーローとして讃えられながらも、肉体を失った悲しみや未熟な自分とのギャップにもがき、人知れず苦悩していた。一人のちょっと"ダメ"な男の苦悩と勇気、成長を描いたポジティブな感動の実話。 主演は、『ナイトクローラー』『サウスポー』他数々の名演で知られる名優ジェイク・ギレンホール。本作ではプロデューサーとしても参加。徹底した役作りで挑む。監督は、幅広いジャンルを手掛けるヒットメーカーで、名作『ハロウィン』の新作の監督に抜擢されたデヴィッド・ゴードン・グリーン。 ――2013年4月15日に起きたボストンマラソン爆弾テロ事件。3人が死亡、282人が負傷(※The Boston Globe調べ)した凄惨な事件の被害者で、犯人の目撃者となり、テロリストに屈しない"ボストン ストロング"精神を象徴する存在として賞賛されるようになったひとりの男がいた。元彼女の愛情を取り戻すために駆けつけた会場で爆発に遭い、両脚を切断する悲劇に見舞われた27歳のジェフ・ボーマン。ただしこの男、仕事もろくにできず約束も守れないちょっとダメな男。人々からヒーローとして讃えられながらも、肉体を失った悲しみや未熟な自分とのギャップにもがき、人知れず苦悩していた。そんな彼を支えたのは、愛する家族や恋人、友人や命の恩人たちの存在。絶望の淵にいた男がいかにして自分の足で立ち上がり、本当の意味での強さを手に入れていったのか・・・。

映像特典(予定): 「Faith, Hope & Love: Becoming Stronger」(※メイキング、キャスト・スタッフのインタビュー)、予告編