On August 29th, the official teaser poster for the upcoming movie 'Yokomichi Yonosuke' was revealed.

'Yokomichi Yonosuke' is based on an award-winning novel by author Yoshida Shuichi ('Akunin', 'Parade') and is starring actor Kora Kengo as well as actress Yoshitaka Yuriko. It's directed by Okita Shuichi ('Kitsutsuki to Ame') and the script written by playwright and novelist Maeda Shiro. The score will be provided by folk singer Takada Wataru's oldest son, the multi-stringed instrument musician Takada Ren.

Accompanied by Takada's gentle tones, the movie depicts the youthful days of the young college student �Yokomichi Yonosuke� (Kora), his girlfriend �Yosano Shoko� (Yoshitaka), and his friends. The story is set in the 1980s.

Other important character in the college life of 'Yonosuke' such as his best friend, an older woman who feels attracted towards him, and one of his classmates are portrayed by Ikematsu Sosuke, Ito Ayumi, and Ayano Go, respectively.

In the poster, we can see Kora as 'Yonosuke' while wearing an extravagant headgear in the shape of a sun. 'Yonosouke' had been invited into the 'samba circle' at the college and is showcasing his samba skills at the culture festival in this flashy outfit. That scene was used as the image for the movie poster.

'Yonosuke' is a person who cannot say no when people ask him for a favor and he focuses all of his energy on what's right in front of him instead of worrying about the future. He's enjoying his life to the fullest, which is what they wanted to depict with the poster as well.

'Yokomichi Yonosuke' is slated to open in Japan on February 23rd, 2013.

Source: eiga.com