The Eternal Zero

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Movie: The Eternal Zero
Romaji: Eien no Zero
Japanese: 永遠の0
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Writer: Naoki Hyakuta (novel) Tamio Hayashi, Takashi Yamazaki
Producer: Minami Ichikawa, Tatsuro Hatanaka, Hitoshi Endo, Shuji Abe, Chikahiro Ando, Manabu Endo, Keiichiro Moriya
Cinematographer: Kouzou Shibazaki
Release Date: December 21, 2013
Runtime: 144 min.
Genre: Drama / War / Best Film-Movie of the Year
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A young man Kentaro Saeki (Haruma Miura) keeps failing his bar test and does not know what to do any more. His older sister Keiko is a freelance writer. Kentaro and Keiko begin to search for information on their grandfather Kyuzo Miyabe (Junichi Okada) who died in the special forces during World War II.

Their grandfather Kyuzo Miyabe was terrified of death and obsessed with life. Why did he join the special forces? According to his fellow navy soldiers, Kyuzo Miyabe was a genius and also a coward. Kentaro and Keiko then discovers the shocking truth which has been sealed for 60 years.

Notes

Based on novel "Eien no Zero" by Naoki Hyakuta (published by Ohta Publishing Company, August 24, 2006).
Filming takes place from June 12, 2012 - August, 2012. Shooting takes place in Kagoshima, Amami Oshima , Chiba, & Ibaraki, Japan.
Related titles:
1. The Eternal Zero | Eien no Zero (2013)
2. The Eternal Zero | Eien no Zero (TV Tokyo / 2015)

Cast



Junichi Okada	Haruma Miura	Mao Inoue	Gaku Hamada	Hirofumi Arai
Kyuzo Miyabe	Kentaro Saeki	Matsuno	Isaki	Kageura



Shota Sometani	Takahiro Miura	Tatsuya Ueda	Min Tanaka	Gaku Yamamoto
Oishi	Takeda	Koyama	Kageura (present day)	Takeda (present day)



Mikijiro Hira	Isao Hashizume	Kazue Fukiishi	Jun Fubuki	Isao Natsuyagi
Hasegawa (present day)	Isaki (present day)	Keiko Saeki	Sayako	Kenichiro

Additional Cast Members:

Ken Aoki - Ito
Yuya Endo - Kagawa
Rakuto Tochihara - Teranishi
Takashi Kitadai - Kasai
Yuki Furukawa
Haruki Takano
Tetsuya Nakanishi - Officer of Kanoya base
Shota Taniguchi - Ittohei Shimane
Yuki Kurimoto - Kiyoko (child)
Chinami Suzuki
Kazuna Kawaguchi

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Film Festivals

2014 (16th) Udine Far East Film - April 25-May 3, 2014 *International Festival Premiere
2014 (13th) New York Asian Film Festival - June 27-July 14, 2014 *U.S. Premiere
2014 (8th) JAPAN CUTS - July 10-20, 2014 *U.S. Premiere

Awards

2014 (39th) Hochi Film Awards - December, 2014
- Best Actor ("Junichi Okada")
2015 (38th) Japan Academy Prize - February 27, 2015
- Picture of the Year
- Director of the Year
- Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role ( Junichi Okada)
- Popularity Award ( Junichi Okada)
- Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography
- Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction
- Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
- Outstanding Achievement in Sound Recording
- Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing

Comments

iliekater Mar 04 2018 6:36 pm That was one of the greatest movies ... It makes me feel I wish a had a Zero ! Don't panic ! I'd only use it to fly around !

axelle Feb 20 2018 3:15 am @Ryuzaki : Fight the night - One Ok Rock

Yuuichi Oct 15 2017 11:50 am @Ryuzaki: MISIA - Shiori Kisetsu

Ryuzaki Aug 28 2017 11:32 pm anyone know soundtrack of this movie?

Overseas Mar 25 2017 4:50 am Its a very emotional movie. Every scene in this movie is so emotional it made me cry. Those who are sacrificing their life for thier country are not cowards. There are so many things in this movie I can't express directly. I hope you can understand. The Eternal Zero movie is the best emotional war movie ever.

miko Feb 17 2016 2:25 pm Still in tears because of this movie. The story really touches my heart. Wars always left unfolded story. Everyone who survives must continue their life. This movie gives me many emotions, which I can't express it all in my writing. Thumbs up for the casts and staffs. Thanks for making me crying at midnight!

Lumin Jul 19 2015 2:57 am I just finished the movie and what I can say is that this is great! The ending was sorrowful though but still I would definitely recommend this to everyone because Eternal Zero is totally a moving and heartwarming movie. Junichi Okada played an astounding role that you surely won't forget and can inspire you with everyday life. Watch this kudasai!

Michiyo Harumi Jul 06 2014 7:20 pm Ueppie is in this! MUST WATCH THIS NOW!!!

Abbfdgs Jul 06 2014 7:18 pm Ueppie is in this! MUST WATCH NOW!

merry jane May 19 2014 10:47 am i think nice when i can watch this...

Steve Apr 27 2014 5:04 am I watched this film on a flight back from Japan, hope it gets released on DVD (R2) soon as I would like my friends to see it too. This is a very moving human story of how ordinary people can become caught up in extraordinary events, how we deal with conflicting emotions and beliefs, how love & family anchor us and give us strength, hope, purpose. It is spectacularly filmed and well made. A good story well told. This does nothing to glorify war, it exposes the tragic waste of all wars.

Glen Apr 24 2014 6:59 pm I watch this movie during flight to Japan, OMG very good movie, my tears came out like water fall. Please release as soon as possible. Thanks

shivagami Nov 13 2013 12:51 am pls release the movie as soon as possible..i cant wait//why???dec 21

Mocaii Sep 22 2013 4:56 am I love Haruma! I can't wait...

leslie Jul 13 2013 5:50 am Yay Haruma baby!!

Jane Tumapang Jul 09 2013 7:58 am Good luck, excited to watch this movie :)

Sorao Apr 26 2013 10:52 am Junichi, Inoue and Haruma! OMG!! I REALLY REALLY WANNA WATCH THIS! Have ALL my favorite actors and actress!!

Ray Apr 02 2013 10:28 am Interesting, and the cast <3

Sha Oct 27 2012 12:49 pm Agree! So excited seeing Miura Haruma on the list of the casts there xx

Lucily Aug 12 2012 12:11 pm Gotta love the casts! Junichi and Haruma!!!!!!!

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