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Sun, April 19, 2009 (12:44pm EDT)
Director Toshiaki Toyoda (40) is making his comeback with a new film titled "Yomigaeri no Chi." This is his first work since "Kuchu Teien" ("Hanging Garden") in 2005.

In September 2005, just before the theatrical release of "Kuchu Teien," Toyoda was convicted of possession of stimulants. He was given a sentence of two years in prison, suspended for three years.

"Yomigaeri no Chi" is based on the legend of Oguri Hangan, which has been turned into multiple kabuki and bunraku plays. The story depicts the son of a feudal lord who falls gravely ill after being poisoned, but is resurrected after a pilgrimage to the sacred land of Kumano.

Filming took place last July in Aomori. Drummer/actor Tatsuya Nakamura is starring, supported by Masao Kusakari, Kusakari's daughter Mayuu, Hirofumi Arai, and Itsuji Itao. The movie is scheduled for a fall release.
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· from Apr 19, 2009
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