Enokida Trading Post
Enokida Trading Post (Japanese: 榎田貿易堂, Romaji: Enokida Bouekido) is a 2018 Japanese comedy film directed and written by Ken Iizuka. The film was released in Japan on June 9, 2018, and has a runtime of 110 minutes.
Plot
The story follows Yojiro Enokida, played by Kiyohiko Shibukawa, who returns to his hometown of Shibukawa in Gunma Prefecture at the age of 39 after a period of unsuccessful life in Tokyo. Upon his return, he establishes a recycling shop. The narrative takes a turn when a portion of his shop's sign falls, prompting him to remark that a significant change is approaching.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast including:
- Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Yojiro Enokida
- Ryu Morioka as Kiyoharu Ochiai
- Sairi Ito as Chiaki Maki
- Kenichi Takito as Takeshi Hagiwara
- Reiko Kataoka as Shuko Nagai
- Toshie Negishi as Takeshi's mother
- Kimiko Yo as Yoko Shima
- Natsu Miyamoto as Chisato Natsukawa
- Ao Watanabe as Taichi
- Shunsuke Miura as Kazuyuki Maki
- Ryusuke Komakine as a male customer
- Takao Kin as a bento store owner
- Masahiro Kaneko as a detective
- Taro Suwa as Nagisa Kojima
Production
The film was produced by Yuichi Shibahara and distributed by Argo Pictures. Hironori Yamazaki served as the cinematographer for the production.