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AWARD
2017 MPA (Motion Picture Association) & Japan International Copyright Association Synopsis Contest
Grand Prize Winner: “Dosukoi” (Co-written)
Praised for its originality and cultural richness.
President’s Special Award: “Paraiso”
“Paraiso” – A Historical Epic of Love
“Paraiso” is a sweeping historical drama set in 16th- and 17th-century Japan. Based on historical events, it delves deeply into universal themes of love, faith, and resilience. Against the backdrop of one of the most transformative periods in Japanese history, the story vividly portrays the intense clashes between East and West, culture and faith, highlighting the duality of human nature—its cruelty and purity—inner liberation, and the timeless essence of love.
Set during the Age of Exploration, the film unfolds amidst international religious conflicts and the harsh anti-Christian edicts of the Edo period. It powerfully depicts the journey of a woman who, caught in the turmoil of her time, defies persecution and societal constraints to steadfastly pursue her forbidden love for a Nanban (Southern Barbarian) painter, offering a vivid narrative of personal growth and unwavering determination.
Original Screenplays (Feature and Short Films)
“A Wish Upon a Star: Grandpa’s Dream to Be a Truck Driver” (2017)
Special Screening at SKIP City International D-Cinema Festival
Lead Actor: Daijiro Harada
“Tuberose” (2022-23)
Theatrically released feature film, produced by TBS Glowdia and Tender Pro.
Ranked 3rd in Yahoo! Japan’s Popular Domestic Films (November 2022),
remaining in the Top 10 for a month.
Ranked 1st on Hulu’s Popular Domestic Films for a consecutive month
(October 2023).
Stage Productions
2016: “Hyakka Ryouran” (Blooming Profusion)
2018: “White Roses in the Afternoon”
Supported by L’Oréal
Scripts archived and publicly available in the Digital Theater Archive (link available here).
Lyrics
“Hana wo Todoke ni” (Bringing Flowers to You)
Music by Susumu Sugawara, performed by Billy Banban.
Featured in the album “Sayonara Namida” (Universal Music).