Follow the Light
光を追いかけて
Synopsis
In a fading village in the Japanese countryside, the school is about to be closed, which weighs heavily on the students. Freshly arrived from Tokyo with his father after an acrimonious divorce, the shy Akira escapes into drawing and agrees to participate in a mural project to mark the end of the institution.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival, Montreal (Digital)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoichi Narita
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoichi Narita
- Original Score
- Hiroaki Yamashita
- Original Title
- 光を追いかけて
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Elephant House, BURST22, Dokuso, Akita Sakigake Shimposha, Akita Broadcasting System, Akita Television, Cable Networks Akita, SOUL BOAT, Rabbit House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoichi Narita
Yoichi Narita
Hiroaki Yamashita
Norihiro Iwama
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroaki Yamashita
Original Music Composer
Yoichi Narita
Director
Yoichi Narita
Screenplay
Norihiro Iwama
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Frequently Asked Questions About Follow the Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Follow the Light about?
In a fading village in the Japanese countryside, the school is about to be closed, which weighs heavily on the students. Freshly arrived from Tokyo with his father after an acrimonious divorce, the shy Akira escapes into drawing and agrees to participate in a mural project to mark the end of the institution.
Who directed Follow the Light?
Follow the Light was directed by Yoichi Narita.
Who stars in Follow the Light?
The principal cast of Follow the Light includes Tsubasa Nakagawa, Itsuki Nagasawa, Rina Ikoma, Sena Nakajima, Taro Suruga.
When was Follow the Light released and how long is it?
Follow the Light was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Follow the Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Follow the Light was composed by Hiroaki Yamashita.