Film archive, 2026

Sukiyaki

SUKIYAKI 上を向いて歩こう

Director Zeze Takahisa

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In 1963, a song by Japanese singer Sakamoto Kyu made history, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks. Known worldwide as "Sukiyaki", it was created by the legendary "689 Trio": composer Nakamura Hachidai, lyricist Ei Rokusuke, and Sakamoto. This is the untold story of their passion, friendship, conflict, and the birth of a masterpiece that conquered the world.

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Sukiyaki 1 — © 2026 “SUKIYAKI” Film Partners

Sukiyaki 2 — © 2026 “SUKIYAKI” Film Partners

Sukiyaki 3 — © 2026 “SUKIYAKI” Film Partners

Sukiyaki 4 — © 2026 “SUKIYAKI” Film Partners

Film details

Director: Zeze Takahisa
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 2026
Length: 155min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Zeze Takahisa

Zeze made his directorial debut in 1989 and has since directed numerous films, documentaries, and TV dramas. His Heaven's Story (2010) won the FIPRESCI and NETPAC Prizes at the Berlin International Film Festival.

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

Credits

Director: Zeze Takahisa
Screenplay: Minato Takehiko
Producer: Ko Aki
Music: Iwasaki Taisei, Hayashi Masaki
Cast: Junichi OKADA, Matsuzaka Tori, Nakano Taiga, Seino Nana, Kamishiraishi Mone, Riho YOSHIOKA, Naka Riisa, Tao TSUCHIYA, Abe Hiroshi, Yakushimaru Hiroko
Distributor in Japan: TOHO CO., LTD.

Festival appearances1

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SukiyakiTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Opening

Festival history1

东京国际电影节, 2026Opening, Official selection

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