Cinematic Tokyo Program
The Place Before Daybreak
Online
Naoya, living in the heart of Tokyo, spent his days caught up in the routines of a work-centered life. It had been a long time since he indulged in his favorite pastime — traveling, something he had loved since his university days.
One day, out of the blue, he receives a phone call from Shogo, a senior from his university, inviting him on a trip to Okutama. Though puzzled by the sudden invitation, Naoya heads out to Okutama, where Shogo introduces him to an American traveler named Jackson.
The three of them explore the lush natural surroundings — a place so rich in nature it hardly feels like it’s still part of Tokyo. Along the way, they meet warm-hearted locals and
- Director
- Sara Masuda
- Time
- 0:19:16
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 2025
- Cast
- Kanata Hosoda, Kai Inowaki, B.T., Manami Konishi, Arata Iura
Director
Sara Masuda
Born in 2001 in Tokyo, Japan. Joined BABEL LABEL in 2020.
She started working as a photographer at the age of 16. She is also active as a filmmaker now, expanding creative activities by directing and shooting music videos, among other projects. Her short film “cafune” won the Audience Award in the Japan Competiton at SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2024. As of 2025, their Instagram following has surpassed 160,000 followers.
Cast
Kanata Hosoda, Kai Inowaki, B.T., Manami Konishi, Arata Iura
Screening
Screening Venue
Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
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WITH HARAJUKU HALL | 2025.6.10 [Tue] 17:20-19:10 |
Online Screening
Online | schedule | Online Screening |
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Online Screening | 2025.05.15 [Thu] - |
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