Hochi Film Awards Special Preview: 'Oshukatsu 3: Shiawase Haru! Jinsei Memories' to be held in Tokyo on May 14
Hochi Shimbun will hold a preview screening of the movie 'Oshukatsu 3' on May 14 at Hitotsubashi Hall, Tokyo, inviting 800 people. The event features a talk show with Norika Fujiwara and others.
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Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd. (President: Tsuyoshi Hasegawa) will host the Hochi Film Awards Special Preview of 'Oshukatsu 3: Shiawase Haru! Jinsei Memories' on Thursday, May 14, at Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo. We are inviting 800 guests to this event. Additionally, a talk show featuring Norika Fujiwara, LiLiCo, and Director Hideyuki Katsuki will be held before the screening.
In the current era of the 100-year life, 'Shukatsu' (end-of-life planning) is no longer seen as 'preparing for death' but as a positive 'reorganization of life' for living. The 'Oshukatsu' series has positively depicted these final life choices, touching the hearts of a wide audience with a mix of laughter and tears.
The first film, 'Oshukatsu: Jukushun! Jinsei, Hyakunen Jidai no Sugashikata' (2021), questioned family dynamics through a clash between generations over end-of-life planning. The second, 'Oshukatsu: Saishun! Jinsei Rhapsody' (2024), themed around 'challenging youthful dreams once more,' showed a heroine regaining hope. Now, the third installment, 'Oshukatsu 3: Shiawase Haru! Jinsei Memories,' finally reaches the screen.
Story: Aya (Ayame Goriki), the eldest daughter of Shinichi (Isao Hashizume) and Chikako (Atsuko Takahata), decides to marry Ryota (Masaru Mizuno). While preparing for the wedding, Shinichi learns that his former subordinate, Hiroshi Kato (Fumiyo Kohinata), is struggling to find a new home for his mother Toyoko (Yoshiko Mita), who suffers from dementia. Shinichi impulsively promises they can live in his house until a move is possible. Chikako, furious that Shinichi didn't consult her, leaves for Kumamoto. Eventually, Shinichi experiences the hardships of caregiving and housework firsthand. Once Chikako returns, peace is restored, but Hiroshi struggles with his mother's progressing dementia, often speaking harshly. Chikako comforts him, saying, 'The heart does not forget.'
Cast: Atsuko Takahata, Ayame Goriki, Yuki Matsushita, Masaru Mizuno, Masahiko Nishimura, Kumiko Fujiyoshi, LiLiCo, Yoshiko Mita, Kunikazu Katsumata, Hikomaro, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Norika Fujiwara, Renji Ishibashi, Fumiyo Kohinata, Isao Hashizume.
Writer/Director: Hideyuki Katsuki.
Theme Song: Masashi Sada 'Kamisama no Iu Toori'.
Event Overview:
Name: Hochi Film Awards Special Preview
Organizer: Hochi Shimbun
Date: May 14, 2026 (Thu)
Venue: Hitotsubashi Hall, Japan Education Center
Schedule: Doors open at 18:00, Talk show at 18:30, Screening at 19:00 (115 min).
Capacity: 800 people
How to Apply: Please enter the required information on the application form at https://www.hochi.co.jp/info/20260514.html by May 6, 2026.
In the current era of the 100-year life, 'Shukatsu' (end-of-life planning) is no longer seen as 'preparing for death' but as a positive 'reorganization of life' for living. The 'Oshukatsu' series has positively depicted these final life choices, touching the hearts of a wide audience with a mix of laughter and tears.
The first film, 'Oshukatsu: Jukushun! Jinsei, Hyakunen Jidai no Sugashikata' (2021), questioned family dynamics through a clash between generations over end-of-life planning. The second, 'Oshukatsu: Saishun! Jinsei Rhapsody' (2024), themed around 'challenging youthful dreams once more,' showed a heroine regaining hope. Now, the third installment, 'Oshukatsu 3: Shiawase Haru! Jinsei Memories,' finally reaches the screen.
Story: Aya (Ayame Goriki), the eldest daughter of Shinichi (Isao Hashizume) and Chikako (Atsuko Takahata), decides to marry Ryota (Masaru Mizuno). While preparing for the wedding, Shinichi learns that his former subordinate, Hiroshi Kato (Fumiyo Kohinata), is struggling to find a new home for his mother Toyoko (Yoshiko Mita), who suffers from dementia. Shinichi impulsively promises they can live in his house until a move is possible. Chikako, furious that Shinichi didn't consult her, leaves for Kumamoto. Eventually, Shinichi experiences the hardships of caregiving and housework firsthand. Once Chikako returns, peace is restored, but Hiroshi struggles with his mother's progressing dementia, often speaking harshly. Chikako comforts him, saying, 'The heart does not forget.'
Cast: Atsuko Takahata, Ayame Goriki, Yuki Matsushita, Masaru Mizuno, Masahiko Nishimura, Kumiko Fujiyoshi, LiLiCo, Yoshiko Mita, Kunikazu Katsumata, Hikomaro, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Norika Fujiwara, Renji Ishibashi, Fumiyo Kohinata, Isao Hashizume.
Writer/Director: Hideyuki Katsuki.
Theme Song: Masashi Sada 'Kamisama no Iu Toori'.
Event Overview:
Name: Hochi Film Awards Special Preview
Organizer: Hochi Shimbun
Date: May 14, 2026 (Thu)
Venue: Hitotsubashi Hall, Japan Education Center
Schedule: Doors open at 18:00, Talk show at 18:30, Screening at 19:00 (115 min).
Capacity: 800 people
How to Apply: Please enter the required information on the application form at https://www.hochi.co.jp/info/20260514.html by May 6, 2026.