A snippet of the main footage from the film " Ani wo mochihakoberu saizu ni " (directed by Nakano Ryota, scheduled for release on November 28th), starring actors Ko Shibasaki and Joe Odagiri , was released on November 18th. The footage captures the moment when Riko (Shibasaki), a younger sister who has been constantly manipulated by her older brother, decides to break up with him (Odagiri).
The film is based on the non-fiction essay "My Brother's End" by author Michiko Murai, and is written by director Nakano, known for films such as "Hot Water" and "Asada Family!". It tells the story of a family's hectic four days, which begins with the sudden death of their estranged brother.
Shibasaki plays the main character, Murai Riko, who has been manipulated since childhood by her selfish and laid-back brother, Odagiri plays the useless brother who manipulates his family, and Hikari Mitsushima plays the brother's ex-wife, Kanako.
