Jyowa
“communicating through ropes”
Synopsis
Jyowa is a made-up word created by Yukimura Sensei which merges the characters for “rope” and for “speaking or communicating”, hence it can be translated as “communicating through ropes” or “rope stories”. This project was started in Tokyo in 2011 as a documentary film, yet it ended up becoming more of an aesthetic experience that takes the viewer into the unique universe of five of Japan’s top rope artists (by order of appearance): Naka Akira, Yukimura Haruki, Nawashi Kanna, Urado Hiroshi and Hajime Kinoko. In each of the the five chapters we can see two people taking a journey into a deep and profound level of communication in which rope takes a very special place.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Costa Neves, Pedro Diniz Reis
- Original Title
- Jyowa
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Nuit de Tokyo, ANTSMEDIA, Irmã Lúcia Efeitos Especiais
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Costa Neves, Pedro Diniz Reis
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Costa Neves
Director
Pedro Diniz Reis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jyowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jyowa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jyowa about?
Jyowa is a made-up word created by Yukimura Sensei which merges the characters for “rope” and for “speaking or communicating”, hence it can be translated as “communicating through ropes” or “rope stories”. This project was started in Tokyo in 2011 as a documentary film, yet it ended up becoming more of an aesthetic experience that takes the viewer into the unique universe of five of Japan’s top rope artists (by order of appearance): Naka Akira, Yukimura Haruki, Nawashi Kanna, Urado Hiroshi and Hajime Kinoko. In each of the the five chapters we can see two people taking a journey into a deep and profound level of communication in which rope takes a very special place.
Who directed Jyowa?
Jyowa was directed by Daniel Costa Neves, Pedro Diniz Reis.
Who stars in Jyowa?
The principal cast of Jyowa includes Akira Nakata, Nozomi Mashiro, Haruki Yukimura, Sanae, Kanna Nawashi.
When was Jyowa released and how long is it?
Jyowa was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jyowa?
Jyowa holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).