Diamonds in the Sand
ひとりで死ぬのはイヤだから
Synopsis
Divorced salaryman Yoji has just buried his mother in Tokyo. With few meaningful relationships left, he comes to grips with the realization that he has nothing to live for. A chance encounter with Minerva, a Filipina migrant worker who appears to sense his sadness, urges him to see his situation in a new way. A former nightclub entertainer, Minerva now works as a caregiver to provide for her only child in the Philippines. When Yoji discovers the decomposing corpse of his neighbor, an old man whose name he does not know, the death is ruled a kodokushi, or the lonely death. Unwilling to meet the same fate, Yoji throws caution to the wind to follow Minerva to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-21
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Lily Franky
Yoji
Maria Isabel Lopez
Minerva
Soliman Cruz
Toto
Charlie Dizon
Angel
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Natsuko Kimura
Stefanie Arianne
Sheila
Vikash Paliwal
Store Clerk
Nukata Shinichi
Suzuki
Reiko Kataoka
Aiko
Sheenly Gener
Krista
Ryo Iwamatsu
Kawase
Tetsu Sakuma
Senior Cleaner
Yuya Watanabe
Junior Cleaner
Takeshi Sato
Policeman
Ami Yokouchi
Hirayama
Jenavilla Bibal
Ging
Ikkei Watanabe
Abe
Takae Niyama
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janus Victoria
- Screenplay & Story
- Janus Victoria
- Original Score
- Jai Saldajeno
- Original Title
- ひとりで死ぬのはイヤだから
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Malaysia, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Is.Field, CMB Film Services, Nathan Studios, Talents Tokyo, Spanic Films, Paperheart, Project 8 Projects, Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janus Victoria
Janus Victoria
Jai Saldajeno
Akiko Ashizawa
Soo Mun Thye
Shôzô Ichiyama, Masumi Soga, Lorna Tee, Dan Villegas, Ria Atayde
Department Leadership Roster
Janus Victoria
Director
Masumi Soga
Producer
Lorna Tee
Producer
Dan Villegas
Producer
Janus Victoria
Writer
Soo Mun Thye
Editor
Akiko Ashizawa
Director of Photography
Eero Yves Francisco
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamonds in the Sand
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What is Diamonds in the Sand about?
Divorced salaryman Yoji has just buried his mother in Tokyo. With few meaningful relationships left, he comes to grips with the realization that he has nothing to live for. A chance encounter with Minerva, a Filipina migrant worker who appears to sense his sadness, urges him to see his situation in a new way. A former nightclub entertainer, Minerva now works as a caregiver to provide for her only child in the Philippines. When Yoji discovers the decomposing corpse of his neighbor, an old man whose name he does not know, the death is ruled a kodokushi, or the lonely death. Unwilling to meet the same fate, Yoji throws caution to the wind to follow Minerva to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
Who directed Diamonds in the Sand?
Diamonds in the Sand was directed by Janus Victoria.
Who stars in Diamonds in the Sand?
The principal cast of Diamonds in the Sand includes Lily Franky, Maria Isabel Lopez, Soliman Cruz, Charlie Dizon, Kazuko Yoshiyuki.
When was Diamonds in the Sand released and how long is it?
Diamonds in the Sand was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Diamonds in the Sand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diamonds in the Sand was composed by Jai Saldajeno.