Living in Two Worlds (Japanese: ぼくが生きてる、ふたつの世界, Romaji: Boku ga Ikiteru, Futatsu no Sekai) is an upcoming Japanese film starring Ryo Yoshizawa. The movie is directed by Mipo O and based on the autobiographical essay “Ro no Ryoshin kara Umareta Boku ga Kikoeru Sekai to Kikoenai Sekai wo Ikikishite Kangaeta 30 no Koto” by Dai Igarashi. The film will be released on September 20, 2024, in Japan.
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Plot
Dai Igarashi (played by Ryo Yoshizawa) was born to deaf parents in a small port town in Miyagi prefecture. Growing up, he was deeply loved by his parents and often acted as an interpreter for his mother. While this was a normal and enjoyable part of his life, Dai eventually became embarrassed and irritated by others seeing him as special because of his role. He even grew to resent his mother’s cheerfulness. At the age of 20, seeking to escape these feelings, Dai moves to Tokyo.
Main Characters
- Ryo Yoshizawa as Dai Igarashi: A young man born to deaf parents who struggles with his identity and the expectations placed on him.
- Akiko Oshidari as Akiko Igarashi: Dai’s mother.
- Akito Imai as Yosuke Igarashi: Dai’s father.
- Yusuke Santamaria as Yukihiko Kawai: A supporting character.
- Setsuko Karasuma as Hiroko Suzuki: A supporting character.
- Denden as Yasuo Suzuki: A supporting character.
Production Team
- Director: Mipo O
- Writers: Dai Igarashi (original essay), Takehiko Minato
- Producer: Yoshiya Nagasawa
- Distributor: Gaga Corporation
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Language: Japanese
- Country: Japan
Synopsis by AsianWiki
The film follows the life of Dai Igarashi, who was born to deaf parents in Miyagi prefecture. As a child, he often interpreted for his mother and found joy in this role. However, as he grew older, he felt uncomfortable and annoyed by the special attention he received. At 20, he leaves for Tokyo to find himself but faces new challenges and realizations.
Release Information
- Release Date: September 20, 2024
- Distributor: Gaga Corporation
Notes
The movie is based on the nonfiction essay "Ro no Ryoshin kara Umareta Boku ga Kikoeru Sekai to Kikoenai Sekai wo Ikikishite Kangaeta 30 no Koto" by Dai Igarashi, published on February 10, 2021, by Gentosha.
Trailer and Poster
The trailer and poster for "Living in Two Worlds" have been released. The poster features the caption: “Feelings that can’t be conveyed are overflowing,” highlighting the emotional depth of the film.
Cast
- Ryo Yoshizawa as Dai Igarashi
- Akiko Oshidari as Akiko Igarashi
- Akito Imai as Yosuke Igarashi
- Yusuke Santamaria as Yukihiko Kawai
- Setsuko Karasuma as Hiroko Suzuki
- Denden as Yasuo Suzuki