Preview Present] What is it that separates people from each other? The movie "Yonteki Umi to Ariru" starring Yukino Kishii and Minami Hamabe will open in theaters on April 1, 2012.

There are many films that make us realize that we need to be sensitive to changes in the people around us. I am sure that "Sono Umi heto Aritachi" will be one of them.

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Mana (Yukino Kishii), who is shy and unable to express herself well, meets the free-spirited and mysterious Sumire (Minami Hamabe) and becomes her best friend. However, Sumire suddenly disappears while on a trip alone. Five years later, Mana still cannot accept Sumire's absence, and feels repulsed by those around her who treat her as if she were dead. One day, Mana receives a video camera from Sumire's former lover, Tono (Harusuke Sugino), which she had treasured. On it, Mana and Sumire spent time together, and the secrets she never knew were left behind.... Mana heads to the place where Sumire traveled for the last time in order to confront her once more.

The film was directed by Ryutaro Nakagawa, whose representative works include "A Long Dream in April" and "Watashi wa Hikari wo Nigiriiru". The film has attracted attention both at home and abroad, winning both the FIPRESCI Award and the Special Mention of the Russian Film Critics Association at the Moscow International Film Festival.

Mr. Nakagawa is also active as a poet. In this film adaptation of the novel of the same title by Maru Ayase, Nakagawa spins a tale of human awkwardness that cannot be summed up in simple words such as friendship and love, with overwhelming visual beauty and careful word choice.

The lead role is played by Yukino Kishii, who changes her "face" in every field of film, television, and stage. Her best friend Sumire is played by Minami Hamabe, who is a popular actress not only in films, but also in TV and commercials. Her best friend Sumire is played by Minami Hamabe, who is in demand not only for movies but also for TV and commercials. The two actresses are so gorgeous that you can forget about their names.

In addition, the film will be supported by a cast of well-known actors, including Harusuke Sugino, who is currently sought after in various fields, Toshi Nakazaki, Mayu Tsuruta, Tomoko Nakajima, Yuzumi Araya, and Ken Mitsuishi.

Can Mana find out what her best friend Sumire, who has disappeared, used to hold in her heart and bring it back to her? The film will be released on April 1.

And this time, we would like to extend a special invitation to HOUYHNHNM's readers to attend the preview. Please check the information for application details.