The Real Thing
本気のしるし
“Together, to hell.”
Synopsis
Kazumichi Tsuji is a bored office worker in questionable relationships with two women at work. One day he meets the intriguing Ukiyo Hayama at a convenience store. However, having her in his life brings nothing but trouble.
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THE REAL THING (2020) [本気のしるし] | Official US Trailer | Opens online June 4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koji Fukada
- Screenplay & Story
- Shintaro Mitani, Koji Fukada
- Original Score
- YU-Ki HARA
- Original Title
- 本気のしるし
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 52m
- Production Studios
- moutain gate production, Shogakukan, Nagoya Broadcasting Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koji Fukada
Shintaro Mitani, Koji Fukada, Mochiru Hoshisato
YU-Ki HARA
Kosuke Haruki
Zensuke Hori
Yoko Abe, Yu Kato, Tatsuya Matsuoka, Kota Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Yoko Abe
Producer
Yu Kato
Producer
Tatsuya Matsuoka
Producer
Kota Takahashi
Producer
Zensuke Hori
Editor
Koji Fukada
Director
Shintaro Mitani
Screenplay
Koji Fukada
Screenplay
Kosuke Haruki
Director of Photography
YU-Ki HARA
Original Music Composer
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Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
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Kinema Junpo Yearly Top 10 Japanese Movies (cumulative)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Real Thing about?
Kazumichi Tsuji is a bored office worker in questionable relationships with two women at work. One day he meets the intriguing Ukiyo Hayama at a convenience store. However, having her in his life brings nothing but trouble.
Who directed The Real Thing?
The Real Thing was directed by Koji Fukada.
Who stars in The Real Thing?
The principal cast of The Real Thing includes Win Morisaki, Kaho Tsuchimura, Shohei Uno, Kei Ishibashi, Akari Fukunaga.
When was The Real Thing released and how long is it?
The Real Thing was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 3h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Thing was composed by YU-Ki HARA.
Is The Real Thing based on a book or true story?
The Real Thing is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Mochiru Hoshisato".