Initially an auteur of men-on-the-run films, Japanese director SABU has been branching out to other genres in recent years with
Kanikosen and his latest film,
Bunny Drop. Based on the first half of the ongoing manga series by Unida Yumi,
Bunny Drop is a gentle comedy-drama about a single 30-year-old white-collar worker who suddenly becomes a father figure to his late grandfather's six-year-old illegitimate daughter. While Matsuyama Kenichi (
Death Note,
Gantz) is the star of the film as the inexperienced single father, the real revelation of
Bunny Drop is seven-year-old Ashida Mana, one of the most popular child stars in Japan. Her performance in
Bunny Drop is a showcase of her acting talent and syrupy sweet persona, showing why she is now the most in-demand young star in the Japanese entertainment world today.
30-year-old Daikichi (Matsuyama Kenichi) returns home after a long absence for his grandfather's funeral. For the first time, he discovers the existence of Rin (Ashida Mana), his grandfather's six-year-old illegitimate daughter. Rejecting his relatives' call to send Rin to an orphanage, Daikichi takes in Rin and becomes a father figure to his new aunt, suddenly dealing with all the troubles that would befall any working single parent. Thanks to the help of fellow single parent Yukari (Karina), Daikichi learns to become a better father.
This edition includes making of, an interview with Matsuyama Kenichi and Ashida Mana, stage events, and trailers.
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