A struggling couple (Hidetoshi Nishijima and Ryoko Shinohara) are confronted by a tragedy in THE HOUSE WHERE THE MERMAID SLEEPS. Photo courtesy of Shochiku. ©2018 ”The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps” Film Partners

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Shochiku Co. has provided information and photos for THE HOUSE WHERE THE MERMAID SLEEPS (Ningyo-no Nemuru Ie), based on the 30th anniversary novel by best-selling mystery writer Keigo Higashino (Into the White Night, Suspect X). A couple is confronted by a tragedy involving their beloved child and ultimately must make a difficult choice. THE HOUSE WHERE THE MERMAID SLEEPS is directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi (SANADA 10 BRAVES, TRICK) and stars Ryoko Shinohara (UNFAIR series, SAKURA GUARDIAN IN THE NORTH, SUNNY – OUR HEARTS BEAT TOGETHER) and Hidetoshi Nishijima (LICENSE TO LIVE, THE WIND RISES, WHILE THE WOMEN ARE SLEEPING, CREEPY). STORY Kazumasa (Hidetoshi Nishijima) and Kaoruko (Ryoko Shinohara) are in a troubled marriage and have agreed to divorce once their daughter`s elementary school entrance exams are over. However, just before they are to rehearse for the family oral interview, they are informed of their daughter has fallen into a coma after a near-drowning accident in a pool. Rushing to the hospital, Kazumasa and Kaoruko are met with a heartbreaking situation.

Teaser poster courtesy of Shochiku. ©2018 ”The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps” Film Partners

Theatrical poster courtesy of Shochiku. ©2018 ”The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps” Film Partners

CREDITS World Premiere: October 28, 2018 (2018 Tokyo International Film Festival, Gala Screening) Japanese Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 2018 (Nationwide Roadshow) Running Time: 120 Minutes Cast Kaoruko Harima: Ryoko Shinohara Kazuamasa Harima: Hidetoshi Nishijima Mizuho Harima: Kurumi Inagaki Yuya Hoshino: Kentaro Sakaguchi Mao Kawashima: Rina Kawaei Miharu: Sayaka Yamaguchi Shindo: Tetsushi Tanaka Tatsuo Harima: Min Tanaka Chizuko: Keiko Matsuzaka Staff Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi Original Story: The House Where The Mermaid Sleeps by Keigo Higashino (Published by Gentosha Paperback) Screenplay: Eriko Shinozaki Producers: Hirotaka Aragaki, Kei Kajimoto, Kiyoshi Inoue Cinematographer: Daisuke Soma Music: Alexis French Theme Song: "Ai-taiba" by Ayaka (A stAtion) Production: ”The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps” Film Partners Production Studio: Shochiku Distributor: Shochiku ©2018 ”The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps” Film Partners

Photo courtesy of Shochiku. ©2018 ”The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps” Film Partners

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About Shochiku Co., Ltd.

Shochiku traces its origins to 1895 when Takejiro Otani presented his first stage play. They also produced the first color motion picture in Japan, and have expanded into TV dramas, video contents, Kabuki presentation, theater operations, and real estate. The company has become a symbol of enduring tradition as the exclusive promoter of the Kabuki theater in Japan as well as widely known as the creator of the world’s longest-running feature film series TORA-SAN. The company is making all possible efforts to develop business in various fields, including multimedia and co-productions, across generation, national, and cultural borders.