Futon (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: Japan
Alternative Title: The Quilt, 蒲団
Director: Shinpei Yamasaki, Shinpei Yamazaki
Writer: Futoshi Nakano
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Keywords
Keywords: jealousy, screenwriting
Story
Tokio Takenaka (48), a once-passionate scriptwriter now stuck in a creative rut and facing marital strain, finds his life upended when Yoshimi Yokoyama (21), an aspiring screenwriter and avid fan of Tokio's work, storms into his office. Captivated by her enthusiasm and talent, Tokio takes Yoshimi under his wing. As they collaborate, Tokio rediscovers his passion for writing while also developing feelings for Yoshimi. However, his newfound contentment is threatened when he learns about Yoshimi's boyfriend, Hideo Tanaka (20), a fellow scriptwriter. Consumed by jealousy, Tokio struggles to maintain his professional and personal life.
Summary
Futon is a dramatic exploration of creative inspiration, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships in the fast-paced world of Japanese screenwriting. Directed by Shinpei Yamasaki and Shinpei Yamazaki, the film follows Tokio Takenaka, a once-renowned scriptwriter now adrift in his career and marriage. His life takes an unexpected turn when Yoshimi Yokoyama, a talented and ambitious young writer, bursts into his life. As Tokio mentors Yoshimi, he finds renewed purpose, but their professional partnership soon becomes entangled with complicated personal feelings. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo's vibrant film industry, Futon delves into the human connections that fuel artistic expression while challenging the boundaries between mentorship and intimacy.
