Solanin
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User Rating
Current user rating: 94/100 (48 votes)
Profile
- Movie: Solanin
- Romaji: Solanin
- Japanese: ソラニン
- Director: Takahiro Miki
- Writer: Asano Inio (manga), Izumi Takahashi
- Producer: Keiko Imamura, Osamu Kubota, Masaro Toyoshima
- Cinematographer: Tatsuto Kondo
- Release Date: April 3, 2010
- Runtime: 126 min
- Studio: Asmik Ace Entertainment
- Distributor: Asmik Ace Entertainment
- Language: Japanese
- Country: Japan
Plot
Meiko (Aoi Miyazaki ) is a recent college grad working as an office lady in a job she hates. Her boyfriend Naruo (Kengo Kora) lives in her apartment, because his part-time job as an animator doesn't pay enough to pay the rent. Furthermore, Naruo tentatively fronts a rock band that hasn't got out of the "practice" stage.
One day, Meiko decides she has had enough with her office job and quits. When Naruo hears of her decision, he reacts with trepidation fearing their lack of income may put a crimp on his rock band hopes. Meiko does have enough money saved to live for a year without working and hopes to find herself during this time. Meiko would also like Naruo to become serious with his band. Without knowing what tomorrow will bring, can Meiko find happiness and will Naruo's band ever become more than a pipe dream?
Notes
- Filming began on April 25th, 2009.
Cast
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| Aoi Miyazaki | Kengo Kora | Kenta Kiritani | Yoichi Kondo | Ayumi Ito |
| Meiko Inoue | Naruo Taneda | Jiro "Billy" Yamada | Kenichi Kato | Ai Kotani |
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| Arata | Kento Nagayama | Sayuri Iwata | Jun Miho | Kazuo Zaitsu |
| Rikutaro Saeki | Ohashi | Ritsuko Ayukawa | Meiko's mom | Naruo's dad |
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Film Festivals
- 2010 (2nd) Okinawa International Movie Festival - March 20 - 28 - Peace Category
Ki Says:
Nov 01 2010 11:08 am
Being a huge fan of Aoi Miyazaki couldn't pass up the chance of seeing Aoi Miyazaki playing the guitar. The general vibe of the movie falls nicely between the over-the-top comedy of "The Shonen Merikensack" and the slow introspective feel of "Su-ki-da". The story unfolds in a surprisingly realistic manner with just the right amount of warmth. As "Solanin" is rock music themed film, there is a few moments of cheese towards the end of the film that knocked the film down a notch or two for me. Other than that small quibble, loved the film!
Steph Says:
Oct 08 2010 3:47 pm
Watched this and I cried at the end. I think I relate a bit too much....gorgeous movie and the Asian Kung Fu Generation song is amazing. I love it.
Mister Pollock Says:
Jun 02 2010 2:14 pm
Oh my goodness I absolutely have to see this.
tsa Says:
Apr 08 2010 1:19 pm
love both actors i have to see this too
Deveney Says:
Apr 06 2010 1:15 am
I have to see this!
mihacchi Says:
Feb 10 2010 9:21 am
wanna see this badly