This week's recommendation Friday, November 8, 2024 New movie "Route 29" / Old movie "The Getaway"

New movie "Route 29"

©2024 "Route 29" Production Committee

Yusuke Morii, who made his brilliant directorial debut with "Ami-chan" (22), has released his long-awaited second film, a road movie wrapped in a unique worldview. Noriko (Haruka Ayase), who has always lived a solitary life, and Haru (Ichina Osawa), a slightly mysterious girl. Through various encounters on the road and the gradually deepening bond between the two, Noriko's heart is gradually filled with sadness, joy, and more.

Released on Friday, November 8th at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other locations nationwide. Distributed by Tokyo Theatre Little More.

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Old movie "The Getaway"

©2007 Warner Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

Quincy Jones passed away. Steve McQueen, who starred in "The Getaway" (1972), fired Jerry Fielding, the music composer, and asked Quincy Jones to take his place. Director Sam Peckinpah was furious, but the film was a huge success.

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