Cast
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Kasumi Arimura
as Kayo Agawa
Go Morita
as Makoto Kudo
Hayato Isomura
as Shinji Takimoto
Makita Sports
as Mitsuru Suzuki
Shizuka Ishibashi
as Midori Saito
Yukiya Kitamura
as Naoji Takamatsu
Shohei Uno
as Matsuyama
Lily Franky
as Fumio Toyama
Tae Kimura
as Emma Miyaguchi
Ryuya Wakaba
as
Kotone Furukawa
as
Crew
Director
- Yoshiyuki Kishi
Producer
- Shinjiro Nishimura
- Hiromitsu Sugita
- Yasuhiro Sugawara
- Yoshitaka Kamo
- Makoto Watanabe
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Prior Convictions 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 Yoshiyuki Kishi 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 2022, 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 Prior Convictions took approximately 34 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 133 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 174 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The costume department created over 412 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 28, 2022
- Runtime: 2h 13m