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Thirteen years after abandoning his wife and two sons by stepping out for a pack of cigarettes and never returning, deadbeat gambler Masato dies of stomach cancer. At his funeral, a motley crew of fellow mahjong players, pachinko parlor employees and former drinking buddies gather to pay their respects and tell stories, revealing aspects of Masato’s life that complicate his sons’ resentment towards him.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Takumi Saitoh

Thirteen years after abandoning his wife and two sons by stepping out for a pack of cigarettes and never returning, deadbeat gambler Masato dies of stomach cancer. At his funeral, a motley crew of fellow mahjong players, pachinko parlor employees and former drinking buddies gather to pay their respects and tell stories, revealing aspects of Masato’s life that complicate his sons’ resentment towards him.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in blank13.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Takumi Saitoh

Screenplay / Writers

Koji Hashimoto, Mitsutoshi Saijo

Executive Producers

Yuiko Kobayashi, Takashi Ogawa, Satoshi Kobayashi

Original Score

Nobuaki Kaneko

Cinematography

Shin Hayasaka

Film Editing

Etsuko Kimura

Production Design

Nobuhiro Nakatani

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (7)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
THE KLOCKWORXJP
EAST FILMJP
Hikari TVJP
EAST GROUPJP

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
Japan

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
THE KLOCKWORXToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
EAST FILMToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Hikari TVToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
EAST GROUPToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
TBS ServiceToho Studios & Kadokawa Daiei Studio (Tokyo)
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2015 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2016 - 2017 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2017 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

February 3, 2018

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for blank13. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Issey Takahashi's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in blank13, Issey Takahashi underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Mayu Matsuoka. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Takumi Saitoh concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout blank13, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.1/10)

blank13 achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of blank13 was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Japan

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for blank13

Where was blank13 filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

blank13 was filmed primarily across Japan utilizing major facilities such as THE KLOCKWORX, EAST FILM, Hikari TV, EAST GROUP, TBS Service. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in blank13?

The ensemble features Issey Takahashi as Koji Hashida, Mayu Matsuoka as Saori Nishida, Takumi Saitoh as Yoshiyuki Hashida, Misuzu Kanno as Yoko Hashida, under the visionary direction of Takumi Saitoh.

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What audio and subtitle options are supported for blank13?

blank13 is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.