Kyoko Fukada and Keiko Kitagawa star in ROOMMATE, the new psychological thriller from Toei. Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2013 Roommate Production CommitteePress Notes and High-Res Photos from Horror Movie Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: roommate2013.com (Japan) Toei Co., Ltd. will release their new horror thriller ROOMMATE (??????, Rumumeito, 2013) in Japan on November 9, 2013. The film is based on the 1997 novel of the same name by author, Aya Imamura, who died early this year. ROOMMATE stars Keiko Kitagawa (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, AKUMU-CHAN: THE MOVIE) and Kyoko Fukada (THE RING 2, YATTERMAN). Synopsis
Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2013 2013 Roommate Production CommitteeHarumi Hagio (Keiko Kitagawa), a 23-year old temp worker, is badly injured in a car accident. As she convalescences in the hospital, Harumi becomes friends with Reiko Nishimura (Kyoko Fukada), the kindly young nurse taking care of her. While Harumi and Reiko only met in the hospital as patient and nurse, they quickly establish a close connection to each other. As Harumi`s discharge from the hospital nears, Reiko suggests they share an apartment. Harumi accepts the offer and the two begin living together. Everything goes well for the roommates at first, but Harumi soon witnesses some strange behavior by Reiko. This is only the beginning of Harumi`s nightmare as a series of increasingly mysterious incidents begin to occur around her, culminating in murder. Terrified and overwhelmed, Harumi comes face-to-face with Mari, a woman who looks exactly like Reiko... Director Takeshi Furusawa Born in Tokyo in 1972, Takeshi Furusawa started to film 8mm print from his years at high school. He debuted as a director was LOST ? MY WAY (?????????, Rosuto Mai We) in 2004. Other works include GHOST TRAIN (?????, Otoshimono, 2006), MAKING OF LOVE (2010), ANOTHER (????, Anazaa, 2011) and LOVE FOR BEGINNERS (??????????, Kyo, Koi wo Hajimemasu, 2012). Credits Japanese Theatrical Release Date: November 9, 2013 Running Time: 110 Minutes
Theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2013 2013 Roommate Production CommitteeCast Harumi Hagio: Keiko Kitagawa Reiko Nishimura: Kyoko Fukada Kensuke: Kengo Kora Hiroyuki Inoue Chihiro Otsuka Mariko Tsutsui Yukijiro Hotaru Tomorowo Taguchi Staff Director: Takeshi Furusawa Original Story: Roommate by Aya Imamura (Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc.) Screenplay: Takeshi Furusawa Executive Producer: Shinichiro Shirakura Producer: Ryo Kawada Cinematographer: Takeshi Hamada Art Director: Tsuyoshi Shimizu Recording: Yasuo Takano Editor: Seiji Harimoto Music: Goro Yasukawa Theme Song: "Missing" by androp Film Production: Roommate Production Committee Distributor: Toei Company, Ltd. International Sales: Toei Company, Ltd. © 2013 Roommate Production Committee
Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2013 Roommate Production Committee
Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. © 2013 Roommate Production Committee
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