I was interested in wine parties, so I watched this movie!
This is a perfect piece for Nacchan, who is the same generation as the protagonist.
The wine movie we would like to introduce this time is "Tokyo Wine Party People," a film that depicts the human drama of people enjoying wine parties in Tokyo.
Source: Official Twitter of the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People"
It was released in 2019, and the Blu-ray and DVD were released in April this year (2020). Since it's a new release, we recommend you check it out now. You can see the fresh acting of Nogizaka46's Matsumura Sayuri .
It may seem like a romance movie starring an idol, but it is supervised by and stars many well-known wine professionals , making it a rich story that wine lovers will also enjoy.
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Natchan
I'm 29 years old and work for a web company. I'm studying wine in the hopes of being able to enjoy it more.
- Iwasu is a sommelier who oversees this website. He runs a bar in Nagoya that stocks a wide range of New Zealand wines.
"Tokyo Wine Party People" detailed information
| Movie genre | Drama |
| theme | Love, friendship, wine |
| Production year/country | 2019/Japan |
| time | 101 minutes |
| director | Hideki Wada |
| original work | Shin Kirin |
| Official website | Official website for the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People" |
The original author is Shin Kirin, who also wrote "Drops of God".
Shin Kibayashi is a novelist born in 1962. In addition to his own works, he has written the original stories for numerous hit manga and famous dramas.
As for wine-related works, the original manga "Kami no Shizuku" is based on the manga. "Kami no Shizuku" was a huge hit that ran for 10 years from 2004, and was also made into a TV drama starring Johnny's Kazuya Kamenashi.
In addition to his wine-related works, he also specializes in mystery and suspense stories, and has worked on some of the most famous works that everyone has heard of at least once, such as "The Kindaichi Case Files," "Psychometer Eiji," and "Bloody Monday."
If you look at the details on Wikipedia, you might think, "Huh? The original authors of Drops of God and The Kindaichi Boy are different people."
In fact, this person changes his name depending on the genre of his work.
The original story for "Drops of God" is written under the name Agi Nao, which is the name of a duo he forms with his sister, a non-fiction writer.
I had no idea that the original authors of "Drops of God" and "The Kindaichi Boy" were the same person! I'm shocked.
Director Hideki Wada has an unusual background.
Wada Hideki is a man of many titles, including entrance exam advisor, critic, novelist, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, and graduate school professor.
He is well-known as a critic who has published numerous books on a wide range of subjects, including education, medicine, politics, and economics, and has also appeared on television as a commentator.
Wada is a born movie lover who fell in love with the world of film when he was a student and aspired to become a doctor in order to earn the budget to make his own films. After achieving success as a psychiatrist and critic, he made his directorial debut in 2008 with the film "Exam Cinderella."
This debut work won four awards at the Monaco International Film Festival: Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay, and became a hot topic, and was also made into a drama by NHK. His fifth film, "Tokyo Wine Party People," was also screened at the Monaco International Film Festival, where it won the Ensemble Cast Award (an award in which the entire cast was recognized) and the Independent Spirit Award.
He is also well known as a wine enthusiast and often speaks at wine events.
It's amazing that there are people like him who have been successful in many fields and also fulfilled their childhood dream of becoming a film director.
Introducing the characters and cast of "Tokyo Wine Party People"
This film also attracted attention because it stars Nogizaka46 member Matsumura Sayuri. Be sure to also pay attention to the other cast members.
Sakuragi Shino: Matsumura Sayuri (Nogizaka46)
Source: Official website of the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People"
Muramatsu Sayuri is a member of the popular idol group Nogizaka46.
Born in 1992, she made her first TV drama appearance in 2013. After gaining more acting experience, she was selected for her first leading role in this film in 2019. We are looking forward to seeing her take on a more serious career as an actress in the future.
The character, Sakuragi Shino, is an ordinary office lady who is new to wine. She is invited by her boss to attend a wine party, but she can't quite get used to the celebrity atmosphere. Then she meets Oda, one of the attendees, and they hit it off.
Shino has a straightforward personality and uses her rich imagination to describe the flavors of wine, exuding a mysterious charm.
Chiaki Amemiya (voiced by Ito Ohno)
Source: Official website of the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People"
Ito Ohno (born 1995) is an actress and fashion model.
While working as an exclusive model for the magazine "Seventeen" from 2010 to 2015, she was selected as the lead in the movie "High School Debut" in 2011, which caused quite a stir.
Since then, she has starred in and appeared in many productions. The character Amemiya Chiaki is a co-worker who is good friends with the main character, Shino. She attends a wine party as if it were a group date and manages to get a handsome dentist, but things soon go awry.
In contrast to Murasakino, Chiaki tends to be swayed by appearances and beauty, but with Murasakino's help, she grows as a person.
Kazushi Oda: Hayato Onozuka (EXILE Theater Company)
Source: Official website of the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People"
Hayato Onozuka is an actor born in 1993. He is a member of the "Gekidan EXILE" theater company produced by HIRO of EXILE. He gained a lot of popularity after appearing in the 2016 "Kamen Rider Ex-Aid" as Kiriya Kujo (Kamen Rider Laser).
The character, Kazushi Oda, is a refreshing young man who is attracting attention as a young IT company president. He loves wine and actively participates in wine parties.
In the midst of all this, Oda meets the main character, Shino, and is drawn to her. However, just as he hits it off with her, he is arrested on suspicion of falsifying the company's accounting. From inside the detention center, he exchanges letters with Shino and his feelings for her grow stronger...
Onozuka himself became interested in wine after appearing in this film, and at the screening party he said, "I hope that through this film, young people of my generation will learn at least a little about the good points of wine."
The main cast is made up of mostly young people, so I think the film will have a strong appeal to that generation. As Onozuka said, I hope that this film will inspire more young people to become interested in wine.
Wine Club Members
Oda is arrested, but tells Shino that he wants her to attend a wine party with his friends.
The members of the wine club, like Oda, are people who truly love wine, and in place of Oda, who is in custody, they teach Shino about the profound world of wine.
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Sayaka Fujioka as Roger Ducasse Kaede A former Takarazuka Revue Flower Troupe actress who is still active on the stage, Kaede lives in the glamorous world of an actress, but she is a woman with a dark side.
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Nishi Yoshikazu: Kousuke Kujirai A 2.5D stage actor active in various media. Nishi is a gentle, junior character.
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Yuji Hotei: Ryuji Mizukami While writing screenplays for movies and V-cinema, he has also appeared in many productions as an actor. Hotei is a wealthy man who has made a success of investing in wine. He has feelings for Kaede.
- Midori Furusawa: Risa Sudo A supporting actor who has appeared in many productions. Furusawa is a celebrity doctor who has her own clinic, and is like an older sister to her friends, visiting Oda.
A super famous sommelier will be making a guest appearance
Shinya Tazaki
Source: Official website of the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People"
A well-known and extremely famous sommelier. He is the first Japanese person to win the World's Best Sommelier Competition. He has experience as the president of the International Sommelier Association, and currently serves as the president of the Japan Sommelier Association, while also working as a critic and wine entertainer.
In the film, there is one long shot where he demonstrates serving wine.
Yutaka Takano
Source: Official website of the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People"
A master sommelier from Nagano Prefecture. Born into a local liquor store that has been in business since the Edo period. A key figure in improving the brand of NAGANO WINE. Currently, he is involved in product development for not only wine but also alcoholic beverages in general, as well as consulting for alcohol experts.
He appears in a casual scene exuding an aura of being no ordinary person . Don't miss it.
Tetsuya Urakawa
Source: Official website of the movie "Tokyo Wine Party People"
He is involved in various wine-related projects, such as selecting the wines served at Hoshino Resorts and supervising the manga "Kami no Shizuku."
In the play, he plays a bartender at Oda's favorite bar, and he plays him with a very professional air.
My impressions after watching "Tokyo Wine Party People"
At first, you may feel uncomfortable with the way celebrities behave at wine parties, ostentatiously showing off their knowledge.
Even before watching the show, I had the impression that the show's title, "Tokyo Wine Party People," would mainly focus on the love stories of glamorous people .
However, if you actually watch the film, you'll see that this isn't the main theme.
Indeed, the story unfolds as Shino, an ordinary office lady, meets Oda and begins attending celebrity wine events, and there are many authentic scenes, such as parties attended by industry people where fine wines are popped open, and wine auctions.
However, there were also many scenes that wine lovers could enjoy, such as Murasakino expressively talking about the appeal of wine and the message from the producer hidden in each bottle of wine.
In particular, Shino is a very charming main character. She is someone who is able to visualize in her mind the inspiration she gets from the aroma and taste of wine, and then speak it out loud.
If an average wine novice is surrounded by knowledgeable people, they will likely be unable to say anything, or will end up just imitating them and only expressing similar opinions.
Even in such situations, she is able to describe the taste of the wine in her own words, and her descriptions are surprisingly spot on. She has a keen sense of taste and smell, and an amazing ability to express herself.
Source: "Tokyo Wine Party People" Official Twitter
I thought it would be fun to have a wine party with someone like this!
Speaking of romantic elements, there is the relationship between Murasakino and Oda, and while you might wonder how it will develop, it turns out they will simply exchange letters .
It's a pure and simple love story, far removed from the glamorous romances of celebrities. But it fits Shino's character well. Some of the characters have a tough life in reality, but they enjoy wine parties with like-minded friends , while others have been betrayed by the wine they loved and are burdened with deep darkness . There are people who live with wine, each with their own circumstances.
Chiaki, a colleague of Shino, gets caught up in the whole thing and is also hiding a secret. After a certain incident, Chiaki is about to succumb to his negative side, but Shino encourages him through wine.
I felt that a wine party is a place where people of completely different ages, genders, and social status can connect, distance, be healed, or ease their worries through wine.
It really made me realise that wine has the power to change lives.
I would also love to meet someone nice at a wine party!
I'm rooting for you (laughs)
summary
"Tokyo Wine Party People" is a human drama that depicts the depth of the world of wine and the human drama of the people who live with wine.
In addition to romance, the film also depicts the inner growth of young people, the inner struggles of successful people, and a little bit of the behind-the-scenes of the wine industry, making it a film that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
After watching the film, you may not want to open bottles of expensive wine right away, but you'll probably feel like enjoying a glass of wine slowly with friends .
Of course, we also recommend watching it at a wine party at home.
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