The Curtain Rises
Saori is a high school student at a provincial city. She is a member of playgroup at her school. Yoshioka begins to work at the same high school as a new teacher. Yoshioka performed in plays when she was in college back in Tokyo. Saori, Yukko, Garuru, Nakanishi, Akemi decides to compete in a play competition. Their goal is to make it through the regional competions, but Teacher Yoshioka tells them their aiming low and that they should think about the national competition.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 幕が上がる |
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Katsuyuki Motohiro |
| Runtime | 119 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Ken Ishikawa constructs a narrative that finds profundity in quiet moments of growth rather than overt drama. He relies on the natural performances of the young cast to explore how a shared artistic pursuit forges bonds and reveals individual character. The film works with the theme of self-discovery through performance, using the stage as a metaphor for stepping beyond one's perceived limits.
What lingers after the curtain falls is a genuine, uplifting sense of possibility. It's a tribute to the courage it takes to aim for a distant spotlight, reminding us that ambition can blossom anywhere. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Katsuyuki Motohiro
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Best watched attentively, to appreciate the subtle character arcs and heartfelt performances.
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