His (2020 Japanese Film)
His is a 2020 Japanese drama film directed by Rikiya Imaizumi. The narrative centers on the complex relationship between two men, Shun and Nagisa, who reconnect years after their initial separation.
Plot
During their high school years, Shun and Nagisa develop a romantic connection. However, as they approach adulthood, Nagisa expresses his inability to envision a future with Shun, leading to their breakup. Years later, Shun has settled into a quiet life in a rural community. His solitude is interrupted when Nagisa arrives unexpectedly, accompanied by his six-year-old daughter, Sora.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast portraying the central characters and those involved in their lives:
- Hio Miyazawa as Shun Igawa
- Kisetsu Fujiwara as Nagisa Hibino
- Wakana Matsumoto as Rena Hibino
- Honoka Matsumoto as Misato Yoshimura
- Sakura Sotomura as Sora Hibino
- Kumi Nakamura as Fumiko Noda
- Keiichi Suzuki as Ogata
- Toshie Negishi as Fusako Yoshimura
- Keisuke Horibe as Lawyer Mizuno
- Keiko Toda as Lawyer Sakurai
Production
The film was directed by Rikiya Imaizumi and written by Atsushi Asada. It was produced by Yasuhiko Hattori and Yuichi Shibahara, with distribution handled by Phantom Film. The film has a runtime of 127 minutes and was released in Japan on January 24, 2020.