"Uzumasa Limelight" - the feature film about an aging kirareyaku (drop-dead actor) and his time as it fades to give way to a new generation of actors. Played poignantly by Seizo Fukumoto, the character's strength, fragility, and realizations are beautifully blended to contrast well against Chihiro Yamamoto's character of vitality, youth, and optimism.

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The premiere was held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. After the screening, the after-party was a hit with sparkling sake, hors d'oeuvres, and a giant Buddha walking around for photo opps.

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"Uzumasa Limelight" directed by Ken Ochiai comes out Dec. 5 as the official US release date. Check it out!

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