
In related news,
Wolfe Video LLC has acquired North American distribution rights for Kawano's abovementioned
Love My Life - a.k.a. "Rabu mai raifu" (romanized promotional title).
Open Sesame Co. Ltd. (Y.K. Ôpun Sesami) is the international sales agent for the movie.
Trinet Entertainment Inc. (Torainetto Entateinmento K.K.) and
Taki Corporation K.K. (K.K. Taki Kôporêshon) released
Love My Life theatrically in Japan on December 9th of last year. Trinet Entertainment released it in a 2-disc sale DVD set (THD-15791; NTSC, region 2, no subtitles) in Japan on May 4th; the DVD set is being distributed by Taki Corporation.
The screenplay for
Love My Life was written by Hiroko Kanasugi, based on the eponymous
manga by Ebine Yamaji. The movie stars (listed order corresponds to order on official website)
Rei Yoshii,
Asami Imajuku,
Issei Takahashi,
Kami Hiraiwa,
Takamasa Suga,
Chiharu Kawai,
Ken Teraizumi,
Naomi Akimoto,
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi,
Kyôko Koizumi,
Miyoko Asada, and Ira Ishida.
Here's a description of
Love My Life from Wolfe Video's website: "Love My Life is a love story true to the youth culture of Japan. College girls Ichiko and Eri fall in love quite suddenly. Eri studies law to prove to her father that she is as good as her brother. Ichiko just wants to be young and in love. Proud of her love for Eri, Ichiko decides to introduce her father and discovers family secrets she never dreamed of."
Love My Life large trailer (downloadable 23.2 MB MOV file)
Love My Life medium trailer (downloadable 10 MB MOV file)
Love My Life small trailer (downloadable 7.3 MB MOV file)
Love My Life medium trailer (downloadable 7.1 MB WMV file)
Love My Life small trailer (downloadable 4.8 MB WMV file)
Love My Life official websiteWolfe Video: Love My Life