The Nearest Place to the Sky
青空に一番近い場所
Synopsis
Kitagawa, a top salesman with an impressive record, is hiding a dark secret—he borrowed the 9 million yen of his record from loan sharks. One day, while being pursued by the yakuza, he escapes to a rooftop where he unexpectedly meets a mysterious elderly woman and an office worker. Soon, the rooftop transforms into a serene escape, as they find themselves playing nostalgic childhood games like "Kick the Can" and "Red Light, Green Light." But beneath the surface, all three of them are hiding a significant secret...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shôji Kôkami
- Screenplay & Story
- Shôji Kôkami
- Original Score
- Bun Itakura
- Original Title
- 青空に一番近い場所
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Third Stage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shôji Kôkami
Shôji Kôkami
Bun Itakura
Motokichi Hasegawa
Hirohide Abe
Department Leadership Roster
Hirohide Abe
Editor
Motokichi Hasegawa
Director of Photography
Bun Itakura
Original Music Composer
Shôji Kôkami
Screenplay
Shôji Kôkami
Director
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What is The Nearest Place to the Sky about?
Kitagawa, a top salesman with an impressive record, is hiding a dark secret—he borrowed the 9 million yen of his record from loan sharks. One day, while being pursued by the yakuza, he escapes to a rooftop where he unexpectedly meets a mysterious elderly woman and an office worker. Soon, the rooftop transforms into a serene escape, as they find themselves playing nostalgic childhood games like "Kick the Can" and "Red Light, Green Light." But beneath the surface, all three of them are hiding a significant secret...
Who directed The Nearest Place to the Sky?
The Nearest Place to the Sky was directed by Shôji Kôkami.
Who stars in The Nearest Place to the Sky?
The principal cast of The Nearest Place to the Sky includes Hidetaka Yoshioka, Mayumi Hasegawa, Junko Maya, Akaji Maro, Ken'ichi Ishii.
When was The Nearest Place to the Sky released and how long is it?
The Nearest Place to the Sky was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nearest Place to the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nearest Place to the Sky was composed by Bun Itakura.