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.
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