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Yoru no pikunikku (2006) is a Japanese movie. Masahiko Nagasawa has directed this movie. Tasuku Emoto,Sôsuke Ikematsu,Takuya Ishida,Tomohiro Kaku are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2006. Yoru no pikunikku (2006) is considered one of the best Drama movie in India and around the world.
The film follows a group of high school students on a strenuous day-long hike during which they discover new sides of themselves. The story is adapted from author Onda Rika's popular same-titled novel, which earned Onda the Yoshikawa New Literary Writer's Award and the second Honya Award. Yoru no Picnic features a talented young cast including Tabe Mikako and Nishihara Aki who previously appeared in Way of Blue Sky, Ishida Takuya (Rough), Ikematsu Sosuke (Yamato), model Kato Rosa, and Kaku Tomohiro (Hana and Alice). Takako's (Tabe Mikako) high school has a unique tradition. Every year, the school's 1000 students walk 80 kilometers in 24 hours. As this is her final year of high school, Takako decides to work up the courage to talk to You (Ishida Takuya), whom she has never spoken to before. Classmates who are unaware of their relationship read something more into their awkward overtures.
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Yoru no pikunikku (2006) Reviews
walking together, that's all it was, but how did it become so special?
The film follows the students at a Japanese high school as they participate in a yearly ritual--a grueling marathon walk lasting a full day and night. Most of the story is revealed as the students plod on through the beautiful Japanese countryside, interspersed with brief flashbacks and some dream and animation sequences. The film focuses on the relationship between a boy and a girl who are strongly attracted to each other, but for some reason (at first seeming to be extreme shyness), the two maintain a somber and glowering distance. Their friends sense the palpable chemistry between the two and try to break down the barrier that separates them. But gradually, the film intimates and then finally reveals a surprising secret . . . Gently and subtly, the film illuminates its young characters. There is the usual high-school mix, a few whiners, a few clowns, a femme fatale, a rocker misfit, and so on. But by and large, these are really good kids who care about each other. The trek itself is a journey from the schoolyard to an uncertain tomorrow. The friends and relationships secured along the way are what make it become so special. You will smile a lot, but bring Kleenex.
Nice simple movie
This is a feel-good coming-of-age story, where the strenuous walk strips students of their outer shell and makes them come out with their secrets. The end result is a little uneven - at times great, other times sloppy. There is an impressive long take at the beginning gradually revealing the entire student body on an open field. But some scenes don't achieve the desired emotional effect due to the amateur cinematography, which is odd considering the aforementioned impressive shot. It's as if the film was shot by different people. As often in Japanese movies, there are a number of eccentric characters, from the rock-n-roll guy who is miserable during the day but comes alive at night, to the brothers with moose masks. These provided comic relief and memorable characters. It's a simple movie we can all relate to on some level. The comedy helps maintain the light mood, while the mysteries keep you intrigued. Recommended.
A lot better than the rating on IMDb
There was only one other review for this film. I thought that i should add my two cents as well. This is also coming from a males perspective. Just from reading the synopsis you will probably think this movie is pretty boring. After seeing the score you will most likely say, "well lets skip this". to that i say WAIT!! Even though the film take place on a 80km walk, the film is not just dialogue on the walk. They place many flashbacks that flesh out the story during the walk. The main plot line of the two half siblings is really original, and i have not seen a film before that took this sort of position on half siblings. You will see the progression of the main characters throughout the film I don't want to say much more about the plot but just know that the ending will surely make you smile! The film does a great job of capturing the image we all have of our time spent as kids and growing up. I gave this an eight because it does drag towards the middle. Some of the actors performances were also sub par. Which is understandable given the relative age of the actors. I say give this film a chance!