GO
“This is my love story.”
Synopsis
Sugihara, a Japanese-born, third-generation Korean teenager struggles to find a place in a society that will not accept him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-07
Top Cast
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Yosuke Kubozuka
Sugihara / Lee Jong-ho
Ko Shibasaki
Tsubaki Sakurai
Shinobu Otake
Michiko
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Sugihara's Father
Taro Yamamoto
Tawake
Hirofumi Arai
Won-soo
Mitsu Murata
Kato
Takahito Hosoyamada
Jong-il
Min Kim
Naomi
Dong Bang-woo
Staff Member of South Korean Embassy
Ren Osugi
Taxi Driver
Sansei Shiomi
Mr. Kim
Masato Hagiwara
Police Officer
Asami Mizukawa
Korean Girl in Tube Station
Anri Ban
Kaori
Rina Takagi
Sakurai's Sister
Koichi Ueda
Kato’s Father
Kanji Tsuda
Henchman of Kato's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isao Yukisada
- Screenplay & Story
- Kankuro Kudo
- Original Score
- Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama
- Original Title
- GO
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Korean, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Toei Tokyo, Star Max, TV Tokyo, Toei Video Company, Tokyo FM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isao Yukisada
Kankuro Kudo, Kazuki Kaneshiro
Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama
Katsumi Yanagijima
Tsuyoshi Imai
Mitsuru Kurosawa, Hiroshi Deme, Tatsuya Kunimatsu, Kazuhito Amano
Department Leadership Roster
Isao Yukisada
Director
Katsumi Yanagijima
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Wada
Production Design
Tsuyoshi Imai
Editor
Mitsuru Kurosawa
Producer
Hiroshi Deme
Producer
Tatsuya Kunimatsu
Producer
Kazuhito Amano
Producer
Yôko Kumagai
Original Music Composer
Hidehiko Urayama
Original Music Composer
Masae Miyamoto
Costume Design
Kankuro Kudo
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About GO
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is GO about?
Sugihara, a Japanese-born, third-generation Korean teenager struggles to find a place in a society that will not accept him.
Who directed GO?
GO was directed by Isao Yukisada.
Who stars in GO?
The principal cast of GO includes Yosuke Kubozuka, Ko Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Taro Yamamoto.
When was GO released and how long is it?
GO was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for GO?
The original motion picture soundtrack for GO was composed by Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama.
Is GO based on a book or true story?
GO is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kazuki Kaneshiro".
What is the age rating and content advisory for GO?
GO holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).