First Japanese film with trans lead confirmed for 2021 release
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Katasode no sakana (’fish in one sleeve’, tentative title) is set to become the first Japanese film with a trans woman lead played by a trans actor. Fashion model Ishizuka Yuu has been cast in the leading role.
The film will be based on the poem Katasode no sakana by Fuzuki Yumi, included in her poetry collection Watashitachi no neko (’our cat’). An acclaimed poet and essayist, Fuzuki was awarded the Gendaishi Techou Prize when she was 16 years old before becoming the youngest recipient of the Nakahara Chuuya Prize at 18.
Shouji Tsuyoshi is set to direct. Shouji received the special jury prize at the fourth Tokyo International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in 1995 and has since released independent films such as Old Narcissus, Homosocial Dance, and Kaerimichi to international and domestic acclaim.
Auditions were held to cast trans actors for the roles of the main character and her friends. Fashion model Ishizuka Yuu was chosen among many hopefuls for the role of Hikari. Ishizuka has appeared in music videos as well as on tv and on the radio, sharing her experiences and views.
Ishizuka comments on her first acting role, “Trying something new is always scary, but I’m enjoying the process of throwing myself into acting, creating something by what I do and do not possess. Please stay tuned.”
Hikari’s friend Chiaki will be played by up-and-coming trans actress and media personality Hirohata Rika.
Meanwhile, Igari Tomoka will star as Hikari’s coworker.
Fuzuki comments, “This is a very important film. It’s going to be a huge adventure for myself, the director, Ishizuka Yuu-san, and everyone involved. It’s such a blessing. I feel like a fingerling still, but I hope everyone will kindly support the project until the release date.”
Filming wrapping up in 2020, Katasode no sakana is coming to cinemas in 2021.
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