Synopsis

“Heartwarming Drama Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as a Transgender Lead Wins Acclaim”

Explore the critically acclaimed drama scripted by Eiji Uchida, the director of Love and Other Cults, showcasing a unique bond between a transgender protagonist and a neglected girl. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi shines as Nagisa, a transgender woman performing at a New Half show club in Shinjuku, who takes in a young girl, Ichika, under unconventional circumstances. Having been sidelined by society, Nagisa forms a powerful connection with Ichika, who has been abandoned by her parents.

Newcomer Misaki Hattori delivers a remarkable performance as Ichika, alongside an exceptional supporting cast, including Asami Mizukawa, Sei Matobu, and Tomorowo Taguchi.

This groundbreaking film, which received the Best Picture award at the 44th Japan Academy Awards, also earned Tsuyoshi Kusanagi the Best Actor award for his unforgettable portrayal of Nagisa. Witness this moving story of love, resilience, and acceptance, brought to life through Uchida’s masterful original screenplay.