Tooi & Masato
トオイと正人
Synopsis
This is a story about a Japanese photographer and his journey to discover his roots. As a child, his name was “Tooi”. Born and raised in Thailand, he was suddenly taken to Japan when he has eight years old and became Japanese with the name, “Masato”. The reason was his father had been a “Zanryu Nihonhei”. “Zanryu Nihonhei” were Japanese soldiers who didn’t or couldn’t return to Japan after the war’s end for various reasons. A big reason was Japan’s defeat. It’s believed there were 10,000 across Asia and the former Soviet Union, with 1,000 in Thailand alone. The exact number remains unclear. His father was also among them. When “Masato” was 28, he travelled back to Thailand where he was born. And he remembers his past and words.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kisei Kobayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kisei Kobayashi
- Original Score
- Ironomi
- Original Title
- トオイと正人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kisei Kobayashi
Kisei Kobayashi, Masato Seto
Ironomi
Kisei Kobayashi, Tomosuke Imai, Seiya Ozaki
Ichiro Ueno
Kisei Kobayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Kisei Kobayashi
Director
Kisei Kobayashi
Screenplay
Ichiro Ueno
Editor
Kisei Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Tomosuke Imai
Director of Photography
Seiya Ozaki
Director of Photography
Atsushi Miyasaka
Production Design
Kisei Kobayashi
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tooi & Masato.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tooi & Masato
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tooi & Masato about?
This is a story about a Japanese photographer and his journey to discover his roots. As a child, his name was “Tooi”. Born and raised in Thailand, he was suddenly taken to Japan when he has eight years old and became Japanese with the name, “Masato”. The reason was his father had been a “Zanryu Nihonhei”. “Zanryu Nihonhei” were Japanese soldiers who didn’t or couldn’t return to Japan after the war’s end for various reasons. A big reason was Japan’s defeat. It’s believed there were 10,000 across Asia and the former Soviet Union, with 1,000 in Thailand alone. The exact number remains unclear. His father was also among them. When “Masato” was 28, he travelled back to Thailand where he was born. And he remembers his past and words.
Who directed Tooi & Masato?
Tooi & Masato was directed by Kisei Kobayashi.
Who stars in Tooi & Masato?
The principal cast of Tooi & Masato includes Mayu Tsuruta, Masato Seto, Ogata Seiya, Koshiumizu Yoshiki.
When was Tooi & Masato released and how long is it?
Tooi & Masato was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Tooi & Masato?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tooi & Masato was composed by Ironomi.
Is Tooi & Masato based on a book or true story?
Tooi & Masato is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Masato Seto".