"Mirai" (Movie)

[Machine Translation] Author Kanae Minato, whose first film adaptation, *Confession*, was a massive hit, presents a masterpiece mystery released to mark the 10th anniversary of her debut. Directed by Takahisa Seze the master behind *From Lagerli with Love* *To Those Who Were Not Protected*, is brought to the screen by master director Takahisa Seze. Yuna Kuroshima plays Mayuko, a teacher who struggles with a complicated past while trying to support her students. The role of Shoko is played by rising star Nanami Yamazaki, who gained attention for her performance in *Thirst*. Tori Matsuzaka plays Shoko s kind-hearted father, while Keiko Kitagawa portrays her mother, who harbors a shocking secret and keeps her distance from the world. These two stars, who continue to lead the forefront of Japanese entertainment, appear in pivotal roles central to the story s core. Furthermore, a cast of talented young actors including Ryuta Bando, Kaota Hosoda, and Hana Kondo comes together to vividly portray the light and darkness of the human condition. These are people struggling and in pain people who might be right in your own neighborhood. As you witness the love gently extended in an unexpected way to those who have been betrayed time and again, the unwavering nature of that love will touch your heart deeply. The story of *Future*, which looks beyond pain and longing to the very end, is sure to stir the hearts of viewers. --Despite growing up in a complicated family environment, Mayuko fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher to live up to her grandmother s expectations. One day, a letter arrives for her student, Shoko. The sender is Me, 20 Years from Now." Though skeptical, Shoko writes a reply. She had been enduring the grief of losing her father and the loneliness of living with her emotionally distant mother, but violence from her mother s new boyfriend, brutal bullying, and an unbelievable truth relentlessly drive her to the brink. In the depths of despair, Shoko and her only true friend, Arisa, hatch a forbidden plan: to kill their parents." Determined to save Shoko, Mayuko tries to reach out to her, even as she herself is on the verge of being crushed by cruel reality and the injustices of society but As everyone is on the verge of being swallowed up by their harsh fates, will the letter from Future Me" lead them to hope? Or to even greater despair? What form of love" will these people who have been repeatedly betrayed by the future" discover? The video extras (Blu-ray only) include a making-of featurette and a collection of stage greetings.

*Rated 12-and-over.

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自身初の映画化作品『告白』が大ヒットを記録した作家・湊かなえが、デビュー10周年に発表した渾身の傑作ミステリーを、『ラーゲリより愛を込めて』『護られなかった者たちへ』の名匠・瀬々敬久が映画化。複雑な過去を抱えながら子どもたちに寄り添おうとする教師・真唯子を演じるのは、黒島結菜。章子には、『渇水』で注目された新星・山﨑七海。章子の心優しい父親には松坂桃李、衝撃的な秘密を抱え、世の中と距離を置く母親に北川景子。日本のエンターテインメントの最前線を走り続ける二人が、物語の核心に関わる重要な役どころとして登場する。さらに、坂東龍汰、細田佳央太、近藤華ら若手実力派が集結し、人間という存在の明と暗を鮮やかに表現する。あなたの近くにもいるかもしれない、もがき苦しむ者たち。裏切られ続けた彼らに、思わぬ形でそっと差し出される愛を見届けた時、その愛の揺るぎなさが胸に迫る。痛みと願いの、その先までを見つめながら描き切る「未来」の物語は、観る者の心を揺さぶるだろう。──複雑な家庭環境で育ちながらも、祖母の期待に応えて教師になるという夢を叶えた真唯子。彼女の教え子・章子のもとにある日、一通の手紙が届く。差出人は――「20年後のわたし」。半信半疑のまま返事を書くことで、父を亡くした悲しみや、心を閉ざした母との孤独な日々に耐えていた章子だが、母の新しい恋人からの暴力、壮絶ないじめ、そして信じがたい事実が彼女を容赦なく追い詰めていく。深い絶望の中、章子は唯一心を通わせる友人・亜里沙と「親を殺す」という禁断の計画を立てるのだった。そんな章子を救おうと真唯子は、残酷な現実と社会の理不尽さに押しつぶされそうになりながら、それでも手を差し伸べようとするが――。誰もが過酷な運命に呑み込まれようとする中で、「未来のわたし」からの手紙が導くのは、希望か。それとも、さらなる絶望か――。「未来」に裏切られ続けた人々が、見つける「愛のかたち」とは―― 映像特典 (Blu-rayのみ)にはメイキング/舞台挨拶集を収録。