Yuji Oda stars in Italy-based film

One of Fuji TV’s 50th anniversary projects is a movie called “Amalfi: Megami no 50 Byou,” directed by Hiroshi Nishitani. Actor Yuji Oda has been chosen to star in the film, which will be the first in Japanese history to be shot entirely in Italy. In addition, the movie will be filmed at the historic studio Cinecitta.

The story begins in Rome around Christmastime, starting with the abduction of a Japanese girl. Oda plays Kuroda, a diplomat based in the city of Amalfi who learns about the incident and launches an investigation, while happening to fall in love with the girl’s mother (Yuki Amami). The movie is described as part suspense, part romance.

Fuji TV’s Chihiro Kameyama and Toru Ota are producing. Yuichi Shinpo, who wrote the original novel that served the basis for Oda’s 2000 film “Whiteout,” is currently finishing the script for “Amalfi.” Principal photography starts on December 15 and is expected to last until the end of February. Koichi Sato and Erika Toda have also been cast.

Fuji TV aims to release the film in July 2009.

Source:
Sankei Sports