Good People
Synopsis
Good People is a human drama set in modern Tokyo, where nationality and background intermingle in everyday life. The story follows three young adults — each overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness — whose lives unexpectedly intersect as they search for meaning, connection, and the courage to reclaim the dreams they once abandoned. Originally screened under the title Pancakes, the film stars Jay West, Dante Carver, and Asami Imajuku, alongside strong supporting performances from Sei Ashina, Tetsuji Tamayama, Yoshinori Okada, and Yuri Nakamura.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasu Shibuya
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasu Shibuya
- Original Score
- Hiromi Uehara
- Original Title
- Good People
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Booster Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasu Shibuya
Yasu Shibuya
Hiromi Uehara
Yoshiro Osaka
Chikako Nakabayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Chikako Nakabayashi
Producer
Yoshiro Osaka
Editor
Yasu Shibuya
Director
Yasu Shibuya
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good People
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What is Good People about?
Good People is a human drama set in modern Tokyo, where nationality and background intermingle in everyday life. The story follows three young adults — each overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness — whose lives unexpectedly intersect as they search for meaning, connection, and the courage to reclaim the dreams they once abandoned. Originally screened under the title Pancakes, the film stars Jay West, Dante Carver, and Asami Imajuku, alongside strong supporting performances from Sei Ashina, Tetsuji Tamayama, Yoshinori Okada, and Yuri Nakamura.
Who directed Good People?
Good People was directed by Yasu Shibuya.
Who stars in Good People?
The principal cast of Good People includes Jai West, Asami Imajuku, Sei Ashina, Mai Nishida, Yuri Nakamura.
When was Good People released and how long is it?
Good People was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Good People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good People was composed by Hiromi Uehara.