Shizuka Arakawa Plays Mysterious Deceased in Yukihiko Tsutsumi Film 'Hinata'
Arakawa's casting as the central enigma in a non-sports narrative marks a notable crossover from figure skating into auteur-driven live-action cinema.
Reporting from 1 sources: Eiga Natalie.
Professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa appears as the enigmatic deceased Hinata Okimura in Yukihiko Tsutsumi's mystery eulogy film 'Hinata.' The film, featuring 20 up-and-coming actors, is set at the funeral of the late Hinata Okimura, where eulogies reveal conflicting images of the deceased. Arakawa said she was surprised by the offer but took on the challenge. Tsutsumi said her image on ice inspired the casting. The film is now showing in Tokyo and nationwide.
Yukihiko Tsutsumi's mystery eulogy film 'Hinata' features professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa as the deceased character Hinata Okimura. The film is set at the funeral of the late Hinata Okimura, where 20 mourners each read a eulogy that paints a different picture of the deceased. Arakawa said she was surprised to be offered the role and decided to trust director Tsutsumi. Tsutsumi said he was struggling to cast the enigmatic role until the image of Arakawa skating at Yokohama Arena came to him. 'Hinata' is now screening at Shimokita-Ekimae Cinema 'K2' in Tokyo and other theaters nationwide.
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- Eiga Natalie 荒川静香が弔辞ミステリー映画「hinata」で謎多き故人に、堤幸彦「ありがたやー」