Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Sho Miyake's Film 'Travel and Days' Receives Acclaim

Set to be released on December 10 (Wednesday), the film 〈Travel and Days〉, directed by Sho Miyake and starring Eun-kyung Shim, is generating excitement with overwhelming praise from around the world. Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, known for 〈Drive My Car〉, has also praised the film's condensed power, heralding the birth of another masterpiece that will define this winter.

〈Travel and Days〉 is a dreamlike story about a screenwriter named 'I' who, thinking it might be the end, unexpectedly spends time at an inn in the snowy country, leading to a new beginning in the winter of 2025, traveling with everyday travelers. This new work by Sho Miyake, who has established himself as the next-generation director in the Japanese film industry with films like 〈Your Bird Can Sing〉, 〈If You Look Into Your Eyes〉, and 〈All of Dawn〉, features Eun-kyung Shim in the lead role of the screenwriter 'I', garnering early spotlight.

The overwhelming praise for 〈Travel and Days〉 from around the world further amplifies the audience's desire to watch it. Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who has achieved remarkable success with awards such as Best Screenplay at the 74th Cannes Film Festival and Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards, reflects, "I contemplate the things that make us live. While looking at the cold and chilly screen, I feel warmth deep within my body. The time needed for life is condensed in this film. I felt healed," showcasing a delicate perspective typical of a storyteller and a deep affection for Sho Miyake, strongly recommending 〈Travel and Days〉 through his review.

Moreover, it has been described as a film that "discovers the power to change lives and sometimes even lead to salvation in seemingly ordinary moments" (Variety), and "shines with Sho Miyake's unique delicate observation and warm perspective on humanity, providing the most emotional and tactile cinematic experience" (Cinema Express), further heightening expectations for the dreamlike story presented by Sho Miyake.