Two Cigarettes, Three Nights
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| Japanese | 男ともだち |
| Literally | Male Friends |
| Directed by | Yukiko Mishima |
| Screenplay by | Kaori Sawai |
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| Produced by | Hiroaki Saito |
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| Cinematography | Otsuka Ko |
| Edited by | Hitomi Kato |
| Music by | Goro Yasukawa |
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| Distributed by | Happinet Phantom Studios |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Two Cigarettes, Three Nights (Japanese: 男ともだち, Hepburn: Otoko Tomodachi) is an upcoming romantic drama film directed by Yukiko Mishima. Written by Kaori Sawai, it is based on the 2014 book of the same name by the Japanese writer Akane Chihaya. Starring Mayu Matsuoka, and Ryo Narita, it follows Kanna, an illustrator living in Kyoto, who spends three nights with Haseo, a "guy friend" whom she reunites with after seven years.[1]
The film will have its world premiere in International competition at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 27, 2026.[2] It will be released theatrically on November 6, 2026.
Synopsis
[edit]Kanna, an illustrator living in Kyoto, is nearing 30 and feels that her life has become stagnant. Several years earlier, she gained recognition after winning an award for her picture book, but her career has since lost its momentum. Tired of demanding clients, she spends much of her time avoiding her problems and entering unfulfilling relationships. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a phone call from Haseo, a male friend who has understood her unusually well since they first met. After seven years apart, the two reunite. As they spend time together in Kyoto, Toyama and Hiroshima, old feelings and memories return. Over three nights, Haseo's familiar warmth and understanding brings about a major change in her life.
Cast
[edit]- Mayu Matsuoka as Kanna
- Ryo Narita as Haseo
- Yuki Inoue as Akihito
- Ayumu Nakajima as Shinji
- Miyu Sakihime as Miho
- Takahiro Miura as Iwasa
- Kimiko Yo as projectionist
- Shinnosuke Ikehata as Narasaki
Release
[edit]Two Cigarettes, Three Nights will be screened for the World Premiere on October 27, 2026, in the Competition section of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, where it competes for Tokyo Grand Prix.[3][4]
It will be released theatrically on November 6, 2026, by Happinet Phantom Studios after its premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival.[5]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Tokyo International Film Festival | 4 November 2026 | Tokyo Grand Prix | Two Cigarettes, Three Nights | Nominated | [6] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "男ともだち" [Two Cigarettes, Three Nights]. Eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Michael Rosser (October 1, 2026). "Tokyo film festival reveals 2026 lineup including 15-strong Competition selection". ScreenDaily. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Two Cigarettes, Three Nights". Tokyo International Film Festival. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Shackleton, Liz (September 30, 2026). "Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Competition Line-up With World Premieres From Garin Nugroho, Milcho Manchevski & Qiu Jiongjiong". Deadline. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ 男ともだち [Male Friends]. Happinet Phantom Studios (in Japanese). Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- ↑ Naman Ramachandran (October 1, 2025). "Garin Nugroho, Mishima Yukiko, Qiu Jiongjiong Titles Among 15 in Tokyo Film Festival Competition". Variety. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Production website (in Japanese)
- Official website (in Japanese)