Satoko Always
さとこはいつも
Synopsis
Satoko is a 15-year-old junior high school student. After a brief encounter with herclassmate Hayase at the ENT clinic, she begins to write a story sparked by herfeelings for him. Satoko is a 35-year-old working at a film publicity company. After being stabbed bythe wife of her married lover and hospitalized, she starts writing a story. Satoko is a 55-year-old housewife. On the last day of making lunchboxes for herthree sons, she remembers her childhood dream of becoming a writer and beginsto write.
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BIFF2026 Trailer | 사토코는 언제나 Satoko Always | 경쟁
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-01
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Kasumi Arimura
Nishida Satoko
Hikari Ishida
Iijima Satoko
Himeno Kashun
Nakai Satoko
Daisuke Kuroda
Nakai Keigo
Junko Miyabe
Mitsuko Nakai
Yuno Izumi
Kana-bun
Mirika Otsuki
Shima-ccho
Toharu Ogawa
Hayase Isamu
Yuzu Aoki
Shima Yusuke
Yohta Kawase
Matsunaga
Momoi Shimada
Kudo
Tomo Nakai
Kitajima
Yuko Nakamura
Kanata Hosoda
Yui Narumi
Mansaku Takada
Iijima Shota
Kanji Furutachi
Yoh Yoshida
Terao Chiho
Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shuichi Okita
- Screenplay & Story
- Shuichi Okita
- Original Score
- 柴田聡子
- Original Title
- さとこはいつも
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Happinet Phantom Studios, Amuse Creative Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shuichi Okita
Shuichi Okita
柴田聡子
Akiko Ashizawa
Masaya Okazaki
Ryohei Tsutsui, Miyuki Sato, Suguru Kubota, Yuya Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Shuichi Okita
Director
Shuichi Okita
Screenplay
Ryohei Tsutsui
Producer
Miyuki Sato
Producer
Suguru Kubota
Producer
Yuya Tanaka
Producer
Akiko Ashizawa
Director of Photography
Masaya Okazaki
Editor
Issei Oda
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Satoko Always
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What is Satoko Always about?
Satoko is a 15-year-old junior high school student. After a brief encounter with herclassmate Hayase at the ENT clinic, she begins to write a story sparked by herfeelings for him. Satoko is a 35-year-old working at a film publicity company. After being stabbed bythe wife of her married lover and hospitalized, she starts writing a story. Satoko is a 55-year-old housewife. On the last day of making lunchboxes for herthree sons, she remembers her childhood dream of becoming a writer and beginsto write.
Who directed Satoko Always?
Satoko Always was directed by Shuichi Okita.
Who stars in Satoko Always?
The principal cast of Satoko Always includes Kasumi Arimura, Hikari Ishida, Himeno Kashun, Daisuke Kuroda, Junko Miyabe.
When was Satoko Always released and how long is it?
Satoko Always was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Satoko Always?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Satoko Always was composed by 柴田聡子.