I Go to Die for You

I Go to Die for You (Japanese: 俺は、君のためにこそ死ににいく, Hepburn: Ore wa, kimi no tame ni koso shini ni iku) is a 2007 Japanese war drama film directed by Taku Shinjo. The screenplay was written by Shintaro Ishihara. The film explores the experiences of kamikaze pilots during the final stages of World War II.

Plot

Set in 1943, the narrative centers on the formation of the kamikaze special attack units as Japan's military position in the Pacific War deteriorates. The story is framed through the perspective of an aging restaurateur in Kyushu, Tome Torihama, who provides support to the young pilots and preserves the memory of their final days.

Scene from the film I Go to Die for You — A scene depicting the pilots in I Go to Die for You.

Production and Release

The film was produced and distributed by Toei Company. It was released in Japanese theaters on May 12, 2007. The production features a runtime of 140 minutes. The cinematography was handled by Hiroyuki Kitazawa and Masaharu Ueda.

Cast

The film features an extensive ensemble cast, including:

Keiko Kishi as Tome Torihama
Satoshi Tokushige as Masaya Nakanishi
Yosuke Kubozuka as Katsuji Bando
Michitaka Tsutsui as Koichi Tabata
Mikako Tabe as Reiko Torihama
Kenichi Endo as Major Kawaguchi
Masato Ibu as Takijiro Oonishi
Koji Matoba as Navy Captain Yukio Seki