Kazuo Umezu’s “Orochi” gets film

“Orochi,” a classic mystery/horror manga by the legendary Kazuo Umezu, is being turned into a movie. The project is being produced by Toei, with Norio Tsuruta (“Dream Cruise”, “Ring 0: Birthday”) directing and Hiroshi Takahashi (“Ring” series) providing the screenplay. Yoshino Kimura will star, playing two separate roles.

The original manga series ran in Shonen Sunday from 1969 to 1970. The story revolves around two sisters, the older Kazusa (played by Kimura) and the younger Lisa (Noriko Nakagoshi). Lisa constantly lives in the shadow of her seemingly perfect sister, resulting in feelings of jealousy and vengeance. A tragic accident sets the action in motion and brings into the story a mysterious young girl named Orochi (Mitsuki Tanimura), who partly functions as the tale’s narrator.

Kimura has also been cast as the sisters’ mother. Taro Yamamoto plays Kazusa’s boyfriend, while Kyusaku Shimada plays a butler in the sisters’ mansion.

Filming has been scheduled for about two months starting on the 22nd. The movie is expected to open next fall.

Source:
Sankei Sports