The much-awaited teen manga drama, “Your Lie in April” stars
up-and-coming actors Suzu Hirose and Kento Yamazaki in a coming-of-age
story inspired by music. The exciting cast includes Anna Ishii, actress
and member of the popular girl group E-Girls and the hot, young actor
Taishi Nakagawa. Their heartrending tapestry of love is not to be
missed!
A master of the loves story genre, Takehiko Shinjo of “Boku no Hatsukoi
wo Kimi ni Sasagu (I Give My First Love to You)” and “Kiyoku Yawaku
(Beyond the Memories)” will direct the film.
Director Shinjo describes “Your Lie in April” as a story of the wonders
and value of love, but also the pain, tears and heartbreak that often
accompany it. “My goal is to deliver a film that leaves the viewers with
a warm, gentle feeling. With the charm of Suzu Hirose, the sincerity of
Kento Yamazaki, and a young, talented cast including Anna Ishii and
Taishi Nakagawa, I hope to weave a tale of brilliant and heartfelt
love,” shared Shinjo.
“Your Lie in April” follows a musician with absolute perfection and
mechanical precision, piano prodigy Kosie Arima (Yamazaki), is
considered a human metronome. But Kosie lost his ability to play when he
lost his mother. In April of his sophomore year in high school, Kosei’s
childhood friends Tsubaki Sawabe (Anna Ishii) and Ryota Watari (Taishi
Nakagawa) introduced him to a violinist named Kaori Miyazono (Hirose).
Kaori is a willful free spirit, as ethereal as the clouds in the sky,
and Kosei finds himself drawn to her unrestrained, exuberant
performance. “Kaori aggressively urges Kosei to play with her, forcing
him to face the painful memories of his mother. But one day, Kosei
discovers that Kaori has a secret.
“When I read the script, I pictured a beautiful span of time, in which
each character battles his or her own, personal issues. In preparing for
the role of Kaori, I touched a violin for the first time. It’s still a
struggle, but day by day, I am coming to terms with the violin as well
as the role. Together with the director and cast, I hope to make “Your
Lie in April” a beautiful film brimming with color,” says Hirose of the
film.
Likewise, Kento Yamazaki shared that the film taught him that everyday,
life is full of color. “Portraying the struggles and challenges of a
musical prodigy is challenging, but with the support of Director Shinjo,
the staff and cast members, I tried my best to embody Kosei Arima. The
concert scenes in the original manga are so dynamic that you can almost
hear the music. I’m new to the piano, but I’m practicing hard every day
so I can express Kosei’s flux of emotions in the music. I hope “Your Lie
in April” adds color to the viewer’s world as well.”
See the trailer here : https://youtu.be/gVSiuaiAkjY
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