Dentsu Inc. produced film "Treasure Island" Tokyo premiere event brings together lead actor Satoshi Tsumabuki and others. Nationwide release begins September 19.

Set against the historical backdrop of Okinawa under American occupation, the film "Treasure Island" depicts the struggles and friendships of young people with overwhelming passion and grand scale. Ahead of its nationwide release on Friday, September 19, a Tokyo premiere event was held on Tuesday, September 9, in Roppongi, Tokyo.

Fourteen attendees gathered at the venue, adorned with a magnificent red carpet: lead actor Satoshi Tsumabuki, alongside cast members Suzu Hirose, Masataka Kubota, Eita Nagayama, and director Keishi Otomo.

Addressing the gathered fans and press, Tsumabuki, who plays the protagonist Gusuku navigating a turbulent era in the film, stated: "'Treasure Island' is a story about passing on life. Feelings and emotions connect us more and more. We poured our passionate feelings into making this film, so I hope it reaches each and every one of you, and as many people as possible. I also want you to feel the 'power of cinema'. Everyone, please look forward to the release on September 19th!"

Hirose, who played Yamako, Gusk's childhood friend, smiled and said, "I approached Okinawa with love and passion, and it was a time filled with precious inspiration. I hope it reaches as many people as possible through the screen."

Director Otomo, who completed this film after six years of planning and overcoming two filming delays, stated forcefully, "There were many difficulties... Yet every cast and crew member felt this was a film we absolutely had to deliver. I believe it has become a powerful, resilient work we can proudly present to everyone!"

After the red carpet event, the venue moved to the theater inside TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. A stage greeting was held before an audience of about 500 people filling the theater.As the cast and director passionately shared their behind-the-scenes stories and deep feelings for the film in their own words, the venue erupted in generous applause. The grand, one-night-only premiere event, enveloped in "Treasure Island love," came to a close.

The film "Treasure Island," carrying the passionate feelings of its cast and director, opens nationwide on Friday, September 19th.

■Film Information
・Title: "Treasure Island"
・Cast: Satoshi Tsumabuki, Suzu Hirose, Masataka Kubota, Eita Nagayama, Shinya Tsukamoto, Aoi Nakamura, Kumi Takiuchi, Emi Sakae, Shogen, Pierre Taki, Ryu Kibata, Eita Okuno, Shusuke Murata, Derrick Dover
・Director: Keishi Otomo
・Original Work: Junzo Shindo's "Treasure Island" (Kodansha Bunko)
・Release Date: Nationwide release starting Friday, September 19
・Distribution: Toei / Sony Pictures Entertainment
・Copyright: ©Junzo Shindo/Kodansha ©2025 "Treasure Island" Production Committee

■Story
One night, a hero vanished.
A moving epic depicting the friendship and struggles of young people who raced toward freedom in Okinawa under American occupation.
Why did the hero vanish? What truth did his three childhood friends uncover 20 years later?
During the era when Okinawa was under American rule, there were youths known as "War Booty Agia" who distributed supplies stolen from US military bases to the residents. Three childhood friends—Gusuku (Satoshi Tsumabuki), Yamako (Suzu Hirose), and Rei (Masataka Kubota)—dreamed of one day achieving a "big haul."Their hero and leader, the eldest, was On (Eita Nagayama). One night, during a raid where they risked everything, On obtained an "unplanned booty" and suddenly vanished without a trace...The three left behind carry the memory of "the true hero On aspired to be." Eventually, Gusuku becomes a detective, Yamako a teacher, and Rei a yakuza. Each begins walking their own path, chasing On's shadow. However, in an environment dominated by America and abandoned by the mainland, nothing goes as planned. Their pent-up frustration and anger boil over, and an incident triggers an explosion of suppressed emotions.
Soon, the U.S. military also begins moving, pursuing the "something" On took from the base.
What was the "unplanned spoils of war" the vanished hero had obtained? And what is the shocking truth revealed after 20 long years?

■Official Site & SNS
・Official Site: https://www.takarajima-movie.jp 　
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