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, Joe Odagiri, and Hikari Mitsushima , was released on November 20th. The scene shows Odagiri's sister Riko (Shibasaki), his ex-wife Kanako (Mitsushima), and his daughter Marina (Aoyama Himeno) visiting their brother's apartment in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture to sort through his belongings.
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 Mitsushima plays the brother's ex-wife, Kanako.
