Sugar & Spice (2006)
Recently graduated from high school, 17-year-old Shiro decides to put off college and work at a gas station instead. Shy and introspective, Shiro understands he is at a turning point of his life, but is unsure of what lies ahead. Though his parents disapprove of his decision, he has the support of his flower child grandmother who declares that a gas station is a romantic place for life's drifters. Surely enough, soon a new co-worker, college student Noriko, drifts into Shiro's life. He falls headfirst into a bittersweet first love that ushers him into the world of adulthood.
Director: Isamu Nakae
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: September 16, 2006
Cast
- Yuya Yagira - Shiro Yamashita
- Erika Sawajiri - Noriko Watanabe
- Mari Natsuki - Fujiko
- Sousuke Takaoka - Yano
- Yo Oizumi - Shocho
- Chen Bolin - Mike
- Ryo Kimura - Macky
- Gaku Hamada - Naoki
- Mayuko Iwasa - Yoko
- Saeko - Sae
Screenplay
- Fumie Mizuhashi (Screenplay)
Music: Ryo Yoshimata
Cinematography: Toyoshi Tsuda
Editing: Hiroshi Matsuo
Production: Fuji Television Network, TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Isamu Nakae
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sugar & Spice about?
- Recently graduated from high school, 17-year-old Shiro decides to put off college and work at a gas station instead. Shy and introspective, Shiro understands he is at a turning point of his life, but is unsure of what lies ahead. Though his parents disapprove of his decision, he has the support of his flower child grandmother who declares that a gas station is a romantic place for life's drifters. Surely enough, soon a new co-worker, college student Noriko, drifts into Shiro's life. He falls headfirst into a bittersweet first love that ushers him into the world of adulthood.
- Who directed Sugar & Spice?
- Sugar & Spice was directed by Isamu Nakae.
- Who stars in Sugar & Spice?
- Sugar & Spice stars Yuya Yagira, Erika Sawajiri, Mari Natsuki, Sousuke Takaoka, Yo Oizumi, Chen Bolin.
- How long is Sugar & Spice?
- Sugar & Spice has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Sugar & Spice?
- Sugar & Spice is a Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Sugar & Spice produced?
- Sugar & Spice was produced in Japan.