Tomorrow's Leaves

"A letter from tomorrow, in your hands"

2021 0h 9m JA

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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The annual arrival of the message leaf causes concern – something is undeniably wrong. Its usually vibrant and lasting colours quickly fade, and it suddenly withers and crumbles. Five envoys, from five diverse lands, are dispatched to find out what has happened. The envoys travel to a distant land, quietly guided by tiny spirits. Each envoy has its own strengths and vulnerabilities. They compete and support each other as they draw closer to their destination, facing treacherous terrain and difficult conditions. Through athletic challenges and the uniting power of sport, they discover the positive fundamental values that come with playful competition. Together, the envoys approach near the source of the message leaf. Can they restore life to a future in peril?

“A letter from tomorrow, in your hands”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yoshiyuki Momose
Writers: Yoshiaki Nishimura
Languages: No Language
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 9-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, shot by Atsushi Okui. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A letter from tomorrow, in your hands".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15054592 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Yoshiyuki Momose directs. Atsushi Okui behind the camera. Takatsugu Muramatsu scores. Toshihiko Kojima cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in No Language.

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1Tight 9-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Directed by Yoshiyuki Momose, shot by Atsushi Okui. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Takatsugu Muramatsu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Toshihiko Kojima shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Marketing tagline: "A letter from tomorrow, in your hands".
7IMDB entry: tt15054592 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.