Farewell Song

"A musical duo decides to disband."

2019 1h 56m JA

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 27

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Synopsis

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Haru and Reo perform as musical duo Haru-Reo. With their indie music, they suddenly get popular. Even with their newfound success, they decide to disband the duo. Haru-Reo go on one last tour together. Their roadie Shima goes with the girls on the tour.

“A musical duo decides to disband.”

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Cast

Nana Komatsu
Leo
Mugi Kadowaki
Haru
Ryo Narita
Shima
Akinobu Shinoyama
Shima's Ex-bandmate
Takaya Aoyagi
Leo's Friend
Yuzumi Shintani
Haruleo's Fan
Marin Hidaka
Haruleo's Fan
Marika Matsumoto
TV Reporter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Akihiko Shiota
Writers: Akihiko Shiota
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Akihiko Shiota, shot by Hidetoshi Shinomiya. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Shunsuke Kida. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Takashi Sato shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Nana Komatsu and Mugi Kadowaki and Ryo Narita carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A musical duo decides to disband.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9827784 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Akihiko Shiota directs. Hidetoshi Shinomiya behind the camera. Shunsuke Kida scores. Takashi Sato cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Akihiko Shiota, shot by Hidetoshi Shinomiya. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Shunsuke Kida. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Takashi Sato shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Nana Komatsu and Mugi Kadowaki and Ryo Narita carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "A musical duo decides to disband.".
7IMDB entry: tt9827784 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 27 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Hidetoshi Shinomiya
Original score: Shunsuke Kida
Editing: Takashi Sato
Production design: Kôichi Takeuchi
Makeup / hair: Akemi Kurata
Runtime: 116 min · 1h 56m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Farewell Song (2019)

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Haruka2019-12-23
★ 8/10
No twists, no special FX and very little action but it works. Director Shiota's subtle camera properly conveyed the emotion and the tension throughout. Atmosphere is what matters in this musical road movie (or sort of). Very good acting there, especially from the two lead actresses, Mugi Kadowaki and Nana Komatsu. Really worth a watch or two.
Alunauwie2025-09-19
★ 10/10
Farewell Song presents a heartfelt story about friendship and the emotional tensions that arise when a shared hobby turns into a career, especially between the main characters, Haru and Leo. The film features a nonlinear narrative with flashbacks, requiring viewers to pay close attention, but it rewards them with meaningful music, strong visual elements, and a thought-provoking soundtrack. While the acting is modest, a standout moment is Haru’s deep explanation of a song's meaning, offering life lessons that resonate long after the film ends. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)