Kotaro Ogawa
Filmed by Kei Miyaji
Kotaro Ogawa
Filmed by Kei Miyaji
In the suburbs of Tokyo, Ogawa, a 39-year-old programmer, lives alone in a 50-year-old apartment.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ogawa has been working entirely remotely, rarely leaving his home or meeting other people.
At first glance, his life might seem the epitome of solitude. Yet, his days are fulfilling, occupied by hobbies like playing the digital piano, online mahjong, and tinkering with keyboard switches.
Despite his contentment with this solitary lifestyle, Ogawa has been a member of a marriage agency for the past three years.
One day, through the agency's app, he receives a message from a woman named Maeda.
Little by little, change begins to ripple through Ogawa's quiet life.
Cast: Kotaro Ogawa, Meimei Kikuchi, Kyouko Sisikura, Yukinori Futamura
Takeru Isomoto, Youta Isomoto, Karina Fuuga, Sena Seyama, Ageha Terauchi
Ryohei Fukuda, Takaya Kato, Yuuta Kimoto, Manami Nakagawa
Director/Screenplay/Cinematographer/Editor: Kei Miyaji
Sound Department: Hiroyuki Kiriyama
Producer Support: Yusuke Kobayashi
Translator: Michiko Takayama
Casting: OFFICE 101
Production Department Support: Takuya Kotani, Mitsuki Matsuyama
Costume Support: Miyu Ogawa
Inserted Video: Hirokawa Family, Tatekawa Kissho, fitness mate, Masahiro Higashide
Filming Locations: Tama Location Services, Petticoat Lane
Songs: "Widmung" (Composer: Robert Schumann, Arranger: Franz Liszt)
The Blue Hearts "Tsuki no Bakugekiki" (Lyrics & Composition: Hiroto Komoto)
Production: Debussy Films
DCP / Color / Stereo / 29 min / Japanese with English Subtitles
Dear producers and buyers around the world,
My name is Kei, a Tokyo-based film director.
I am pleased to present "Widmung", a 29-minute short film portraying the real-life story of a 39-year-old single programmer living in Tokyo.
Inspired by the serene visual beauty and deep human observations of Yasujiro Ozu, I have carefully crafted a film that captures an often-overlooked reality of contemporary Tokyo.
I am eager to share "Widmung" with audiences across the globe and actively seek opportunities for international screenings.
In particular, I would be honored to screen the film in Germany, the homeland of Robert Schumann, whose music plays a significant role in the film.
If you are interested, I would be delighted to hear from you through the contact form. I look forward to connecting and creating meaningful partnerships.
Sincerely,
Kei Miyaji