Tooi & Masato(2023)
トオイと正人
Tooi & Masato Synopsis
This is a story about a Japanese photographer and his journey to discover his roots. As a child, his name was “Tooi”. Born and raised in Thailand, he was suddenly taken to Japan when he has eight years old and became Japanese with the name, “Masato”. The reason was his father had been a “Zanryu Nihonhei”. “Zanryu Nihonhei” were Japanese soldiers who didn’t or couldn’t return to Japan after the war’s end for various reasons. A big reason was Japan’s defeat. It’s believed there were 10,000 across Asia and the former Soviet Union, with 1,000 in Thailand alone. The exact number remains unclear. His father was also among them. When “Masato” was 28, he travelled back to Thailand where he was born. And he remembers his past and words.
Tooi & Masato (2023) is a documentary film directed by Kisei Kobayashi, released on March 25, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Mayu Tsuruta, Masato Seto, Ogata Seiya and Koshiumizu Yoshiki.
- Director:
- Kisei Kobayashi
- Writers:
- Kisei Kobayashi, Masato Seto
- Producers:
- Kisei Kobayashi
- Cinematographer:
- Seiya Ozaki
- Status:
- Released
Tooi & Masato Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mayu Tsuruta
as Narrator (voice)
- Masato Seto
Masato Seto
as Self
- Ogata Seiya
Ogata Seiya
as Self
- Koshiumizu Yoshiki
Koshiumizu Yoshiki
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kisei Kobayashi, written by Kisei Kobayashi and Masato Seto, produced by Kisei Kobayashi.
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Tooi & Masato – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tooi & Masato online?
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Who stars in Tooi & Masato?
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The main cast of Tooi & Masato (2023) includes Mayu Tsuruta, Masato Seto, Ogata Seiya and Koshiumizu Yoshiki. The film was directed by Kisei Kobayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tooi & Masato released?
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Tooi & Masato was released on March 25, 2023 and runs for 1h 3m.