Sayonara Color
サヨナラ Color
Synopsis
Shohei works as a doctor in a seaside hospital. One day, a new patient is admitted to the hospital with ovarian cancer. Shohei is surprised to recognize Michiko, his first love from high school. Shohei has been leading a dissolute bachelor life, paying for the company of high school girls and dating an older woman who works in a local bar, but in reality, for the last twenty years, he has not forgotten Michiko. Unfortunately though, Michiko doesn't remember him at all. Shohei becomes more and more persistent in his attempts to get her to recall their past. At first she is annoyed by his overtures, but gradually warms to the doctor. Under Shohei's kind and patient care, Michiko's condition improves and her cancer becomes operable. The operation is a success, but now Shohei himself learns that he has terminal cancer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoto Takenaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Masaru Baba, Naoto Takenaka
- Original Title
- サヨナラ Color
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- NIKKEN, Eisei Gekijo, Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoto Takenaka
Masaru Baba, Naoto Takenaka
Yasushi Sasakibara
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Jirô Shindô
Department Leadership Roster
Sachiko Ito
Costume Design
Jirô Shindô
Producer
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Editor
Naoto Takenaka
Director
Masaru Baba
Screenplay
Yasushi Sasakibara
Director of Photography
Naoto Takenaka
Screenplay
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What is Sayonara Color about?
Shohei works as a doctor in a seaside hospital. One day, a new patient is admitted to the hospital with ovarian cancer. Shohei is surprised to recognize Michiko, his first love from high school. Shohei has been leading a dissolute bachelor life, paying for the company of high school girls and dating an older woman who works in a local bar, but in reality, for the last twenty years, he has not forgotten Michiko. Unfortunately though, Michiko doesn't remember him at all. Shohei becomes more and more persistent in his attempts to get her to recall their past. At first she is annoyed by his overtures, but gradually warms to the doctor. Under Shohei's kind and patient care, Michiko's condition improves and her cancer becomes operable. The operation is a success, but now Shohei himself learns that he has terminal cancer.
Who directed Sayonara Color?
Sayonara Color was directed by Naoto Takenaka.
Who stars in Sayonara Color?
The principal cast of Sayonara Color includes Naoto Takenaka, Tomoyo Harada, Yasunori Danta, Shoko Nakajima, Fumiko Mizuta.
When was Sayonara Color released and how long is it?
Sayonara Color was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.