Between the White Key and the Black Key
白鍵と黒鍵の間に
Synopsis
In an audacious reworking of the biopic, this ensemble drama sees jazz pianist Minami Hiroshi’s memoir cleverly reinterpreted into a surreal and playful story about chasing dreams, disillusionment and the inner lives of professional artists. Closer to playing two sides of the same coin than tackling a dual role, Ikematsu Sosuke embodies two versions of Minami – the naïve upstart and the jaded pro – who magically cross paths as they become entangled with a cast of colourful characters in the seedy alleyways and jazz clubs of Ginza over a single night.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masanori Tominaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomoyuki Takahashi, Masanori Tominaga
- Original Title
- 白鍵と黒鍵の間に
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Tokyo Theatres Company, stylejam, Pony Canyon, Wonderstruck, GLASGOW15, TV Asahi Mediaplex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masanori Tominaga
Tomoyuki Takahashi, Masanori Tominaga, Hiroshi Minami
Kazuhiro Mimura
Motokazu Horikiri
Rampei Yokoyama
Department Leadership Roster
Tomoyuki Takahashi
Screenplay
Rampei Yokoyama
Producer
Masanori Tominaga
Screenplay
Masanori Tominaga
Director
Motokazu Horikiri
Editor
Kazuhiro Mimura
Director of Photography
Toshiharu Nakamae
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Between the White Key and the Black Key
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What is Between the White Key and the Black Key about?
In an audacious reworking of the biopic, this ensemble drama sees jazz pianist Minami Hiroshi’s memoir cleverly reinterpreted into a surreal and playful story about chasing dreams, disillusionment and the inner lives of professional artists. Closer to playing two sides of the same coin than tackling a dual role, Ikematsu Sosuke embodies two versions of Minami – the naïve upstart and the jaded pro – who magically cross paths as they become entangled with a cast of colourful characters in the seedy alleyways and jazz clubs of Ginza over a single night.
Who directed Between the White Key and the Black Key?
Between the White Key and the Black Key was directed by Masanori Tominaga.
Who stars in Between the White Key and the Black Key?
The principal cast of Between the White Key and the Black Key includes Sosuke Ikematsu, Riisa Naka, Go Morita, Kazuya Takahashi, Crystal Kay.
When was Between the White Key and the Black Key released and how long is it?
Between the White Key and the Black Key was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Between the White Key and the Black Key based on a book or true story?
Between the White Key and the Black Key is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Hiroshi Minami".