Rei
莉の対
Synopsis
The title of Tanaka Toshihiko’s ambitious exploration of human relationships is polysemous. A genderless given name, the kanji character can similarly represent a variety of meanings. As such, it’s the perfect symbol for this portrait of early thirtysomething company employee Matsushita Hikari. Her life is stable and seemingly without worry, unlike many of those around her. But it’s through their struggles that they find their counterparts in life – the balance in relationships that steadies them. Hikari lacks this ballast and this begins to worry her. However, on a trip into the mountains of Hokkaido she encounters a Deaf landscape photographer, Masato. Through him Hikari embarks on a journey that will transform her sense of being and connectedness with the world.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshihiko Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshihiko Tanaka
- Original Score
- Kohei s.i.s. Noda
- Original Title
- 莉の対
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Production Studios
- No Saint. & Bloom
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshihiko Tanaka
Toshihiko Tanaka
Kohei s.i.s. Noda
Akio Ikeda
Kazuki Aoki, Tachi Wakana
Department Leadership Roster
Toshihiko Tanaka
Director
Toshihiko Tanaka
Writer
Kazuki Aoki
Producer
Akio Ikeda
Director of Photography
Tachi Wakana
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rei
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What is Rei about?
The title of Tanaka Toshihiko’s ambitious exploration of human relationships is polysemous. A genderless given name, the kanji character can similarly represent a variety of meanings. As such, it’s the perfect symbol for this portrait of early thirtysomething company employee Matsushita Hikari. Her life is stable and seemingly without worry, unlike many of those around her. But it’s through their struggles that they find their counterparts in life – the balance in relationships that steadies them. Hikari lacks this ballast and this begins to worry her. However, on a trip into the mountains of Hokkaido she encounters a Deaf landscape photographer, Masato. Through him Hikari embarks on a journey that will transform her sense of being and connectedness with the world.
Who directed Rei?
Rei was directed by Toshihiko Tanaka.
Who stars in Rei?
The principal cast of Rei includes Takara Suzuki, Toshihiko Tanaka, Maeko Oyama, Shogo Moriyama, Ikeda Akio.
When was Rei released and how long is it?
Rei was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 3h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Rei?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rei was composed by Kohei s.i.s. Noda.