Yuya TEGOSHI from NewS Takes the Leading Role in His First Movie.

Debuting as an actor, Yuya TEGOSHI (16) of the idol group NewS has been selected for the leading role in "Shisso" directed by SABU (39).
The movie is based on the novel by Kiyoshi SHIGEMATSU.
The production team is eying to participate in the major 3 film festivals.
TEGOSHI who has no experience in acting will devote himself to act a collapsing boy having his brother arrested, facing family breakdown and lead to murder.

TEGOSHI just made his debut as a member of NewS in September 2003.
He is one of the youngest in the group as well as Hironori KUSANO (16).
He will be the first to debut in the screens from the group.

The filming is scheduled to start in mid November when TEGOSHI celebrates his 17th birthday.
"I didn't expect that such a big chance would come along this fast. It would be my best birthday present." says TEGOSHI energetically.

SABU who enjoys high reputation in and out of Japan made his offer directly.
SABU won the NETPAC award in Berlin International Film Festival with his film "Kofuku no Kane" last year.

SABU saw TEGOSHI in "SUMMARY" this August.
He decided to select him because of acting talent, which totally fits in his next movie.
SABU commented praising "He has power in his eyes. I thought he would be a good actor and I am not worried about his lack of experience."

Shuji, the boy TEGOSHI will play, has a high-grade brother arrested for arson.
His father disappears, and he has relations with an elder woman, who is a Yakuza's lover and be abused by Yakuza.
He has to go through extreme hardship and eventually lead towards homicide.

TEGOSHI stated, "It is difficult to interpret his feelings in each scene. Shuji is a strong boy who is trying to protect the most important thing.
I think we are alike since we both blitz along."

Since the production team are targeting Cannes, Berlin and Venetia film festivals competition, they are considering releasing it abroad.

Released to be in autumn 2005.


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