Hold My Hand
Synopsis
Live action adaptation of the play that actor Imai Masayuki conceived, authored, directed and starred in before succumbing to illness in 2015. The story questions the meaning of living through the lives of people with learning disabilities. Directed by Narahashi Yoko, who also directed Imai's most famous work The Winds of God. Masato (Kabira Jay), who has a mild learning disability, commits a crime to protect his wife Sakura (Nanami), who also has a learning disability. He's at a loss and heads on a journey to Ise Grand Shrine, where he was supposed to visit with Sakura, but along the way he meets Reiko (Sumire), who reminds him of his wife.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoko Narahashi
- Original Title
- Hold My Hand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoko Narahashi
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Yoko Narahashi
Director
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What is Hold My Hand about?
Live action adaptation of the play that actor Imai Masayuki conceived, authored, directed and starred in before succumbing to illness in 2015. The story questions the meaning of living through the lives of people with learning disabilities. Directed by Narahashi Yoko, who also directed Imai's most famous work The Winds of God. Masato (Kabira Jay), who has a mild learning disability, commits a crime to protect his wife Sakura (Nanami), who also has a learning disability. He's at a loss and heads on a journey to Ise Grand Shrine, where he was supposed to visit with Sakura, but along the way he meets Reiko (Sumire), who reminds him of his wife.
Who directed Hold My Hand?
Hold My Hand was directed by Yoko Narahashi.
Who stars in Hold My Hand?
The principal cast of Hold My Hand includes Not specified.
When was Hold My Hand released and how long is it?
Hold My Hand was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.