Sappy
Synopsis
The protagonist, who aspires to become a novelist, works as a chauffeur to and from watermen and prostitutes while writing. His debut novel is nowhere to be seen, and his girlfriend criticizes his novel and dumps him. Furthermore, he is severely scolded for his high-handed attitude by the woman with whom he is transporting his daughter when he tries to have a relationship with her. Kobayashi, a successful novelist of the same age and an acquaintance of the protagonist, gives him advice on how to complete his novel.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ueda Shūsei
- Screenplay & Story
- Ueda Shūsei
- Original Title
- Sappy
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ueda Shūsei
Ueda Shūsei
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Ueda Shūsei
Director
Ueda Shūsei
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What is Sappy about?
The protagonist, who aspires to become a novelist, works as a chauffeur to and from watermen and prostitutes while writing. His debut novel is nowhere to be seen, and his girlfriend criticizes his novel and dumps him. Furthermore, he is severely scolded for his high-handed attitude by the woman with whom he is transporting his daughter when he tries to have a relationship with her. Kobayashi, a successful novelist of the same age and an acquaintance of the protagonist, gives him advice on how to complete his novel.
Who directed Sappy?
Sappy was directed by Ueda Shūsei.
Who stars in Sappy?
The principal cast of Sappy includes Yukihiro Ino, Yuki Asuma, Akari Kwakami, Miru Kendo, Tsukasa Tsuchiya.
When was Sappy released and how long is it?
Sappy was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.