Cast
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Yasukaze Motomiya
as Renji Himura
Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
as Yuto Tajima
Yudai Ishiyama
as Shiro Oda
Eiichi Furui
as
Masahiro Noguchi
as Kojiro Suzuki
Naoki Yamazaki
as
Hiroko Satoh
as
Megumi Igarashi
as
Kaho Takashima
as
Himika Akaneya
as
Hideyuki Otsuki
as
Yoshimi Tachi
as
Takahiro Banno
as
Seiki Nagahara
as
Nobu Takuma
as Tetsuya Himura
Crew
Director
- Hiroyuki Tsuji
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Stairway to Power ~The Road to Prime Minister~ examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Hiroyuki Tsuji brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2020, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Stairway to Power ~The Road to Prime Minister~ took approximately 26 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 82 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 111 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1847 individual shots.
- The costume department created over 235 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The musical score contains over 52 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 2020, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: August 25, 2020
- Runtime: 1h 22m