Sayonara Color (2005)
Shohei works as a doctor in a seaside hospital. One day, a new patient is admitted to the hospital with ovarian cancer. Shohei is surprised to recognize Michiko, his first love from high school. Shohei has been leading a dissolute bachelor life, paying for the company of high school girls and dating an older woman who works in a local bar, but in reality, for the last twenty years, he has not forgotten Michiko. Unfortunately though, Michiko doesn't remember him at all. Shohei becomes more and more persistent in his attempts to get her to recall their past. At first she is annoyed by his overtures, but gradually warms to the doctor. Under Shohei's kind and patient care, Michiko's condition improves and her cancer becomes operable. The operation is a success, but now Shohei himself learns that he has terminal cancer.
Cast
- Naoto Takenaka - Shohei Sasaki
- Tomoyo Harada - Michiko Oikawa
- Yasunori Danta - Masao Suzuki
- Shoko Nakajima
- Fumiko Mizuta
- Teruyoshi Uchimura
- Miyuki Nakajima
- Naoko Ohtani
- Tomokazu Miura
- Maki Ishikawa
Screenplay
- Masaru Baba (Screenplay)
- Naoto Takenaka (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sayonara Color about?
- Shohei works as a doctor in a seaside hospital. One day, a new patient is admitted to the hospital with ovarian cancer. Shohei is surprised to recognize Michiko, his first love from high school. Shohei has been leading a dissolute bachelor life, paying for the company of high school girls and dating an older woman who works in a local bar, but in reality, for the last twenty years, he has not forgotten Michiko. Unfortunately though, Michiko doesn't remember him at all. Shohei becomes more and more persistent in his attempts to get her to recall their past. At first she is annoyed by his overtures, but gradually warms to the doctor. Under Shohei's kind and patient care, Michiko's condition improves and her cancer becomes operable. The operation is a success, but now Shohei himself learns that he has terminal cancer.
- Who directed Sayonara Color?
- Sayonara Color was directed by Naoto Takenaka.
- Who stars in Sayonara Color?
- Sayonara Color stars Naoto Takenaka, Tomoyo Harada, Yasunori Danta, Shoko Nakajima, Fumiko Mizuta, Teruyoshi Uchimura.
- How long is Sayonara Color?
- Sayonara Color has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Sayonara Color?
- Sayonara Color is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Sayonara Color produced?
- Sayonara Color was produced in Japan.