Quaras Partners for Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Film 'Suddenly Becoming Unwell'
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- Quaras Partners for Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Film 'Suddenly Becoming Unwell'
- Quaras has partnered for the Japanese release of Ryusuke Hamaguchi's latest film 'Suddenly Becoming Unwell' (releasing June 19, 2026), supporting media strategy, advertising, PR, and events.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 5, 2026
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Quaras has partnered for the Japanese release of Ryusuke Hamaguchi's latest film 'Suddenly Becoming Unwell' (releasing June 19, 2026), supporting media strategy, advertising, PR, and events.
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- Quaras Partners for Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Film 'Suddenly Becoming Unwell' (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 5, 2026
Quaras has partnered for the Japanese release of Ryusuke Hamaguchi's latest film 'Suddenly Becoming Unwell' (releasing June 19, 2026), supporting media strategy, advertising, PR, and events.
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Quaras Inc. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO Yukio Matsushita) has joined as the integrated communication partner for the Japanese release of director Ryusuke Hamaguchi's latest film, 'Suddenly Becoming Unwell' (releasing June 19, 2026). Quaras will support media strategy, advertising, PR, and events to maximize the film's value. Based on the book by Masako Miyano and Maho Isono, the film is set in the Paris suburbs, depicting the connection between a nursing home director and a Japanese director battling cancer. It was selected for the Competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto jointly won Best Actress. Okamoto is the first Japanese actor to win this award at Cannes. The cast includes Kyozo Nagatsuka and Kodo Kurosaki. The movie is produced by Cinefrance Studios, Office Shirous, Bitters End, Heimat film, and Tarantula, and distributed by Bitters End. Quaras previously partnered with Hamaguchi on 'Drive My Car'.
FAQ
When is the Japanese release date for the film 'Suddenly Feeling Ill' (急に具合が悪くなる)?
The film will be released nationwide in Japan on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Who is the director of the film, and what is it based on?
The film is directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi and is based on the book of the same name by Maiko Miyano and Maho Isono.
What award did the film win at the Cannes Film Festival?
Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto co-won the Best Actress award in the Competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
What is Quaras Inc.'s role in the film's release?
Quaras acts as the integrated communication partner, managing media planning, advertising, PR, and event execution to maximize the film's value.
Who is distributing the film in Japan?
Bitters End is handling the distribution.