“Asleep” and “Ode To My Father” to bookend Japan’s Osaka Fest

PanARMENIAN.Net - Japanese film “Asleep” will have its world premiere as the opening film of the Osaka Asian Film Festival. South Korean hit “Ode To My Father” has been set as the festival’s closing title, Variety reports.

“Asleep” is based on a novel by cult writer Yoshimoto Banana and is directed by Wakagi Shingo. It stars Ando Sakura, Tanimura Mitsuki and Iura Arata. It will have its commercial theatrical release in May.

“Ode,” a patriotic melodrama, has been watched by over 12 million people in Korea. Directed by Yun Je-gyun, it stars Hwang Jung-Min.

The festival this year runs March 6 – 15. The full line-up will be announced in early February.