Rome Kanda, Kuroki Hitomi, Banno Mari, Ahn Mika Lead Joshua Woodcock’s Japanese Drama ‘Ohenro’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The Japanese drama 'Ohenro' features a notable cast including Rome Kanda and Kuroki Hitomi. Directed by Joshua Woodcock, the film explores themes of grief and reconciliation against the backdrop of Japan's Shikoku pilgrimage. Currently in post-production, it aims for a festival launch in late 2026.
- ▪Rome Kanda and Kuroki Hitomi star in the Japanese-language drama 'Ohenro'.
- ▪The film is directed by Joshua Woodcock and produced by Sean Patrick Burke and Andrew Cantella.
- ▪The story follows a grief-stricken alcoholic and his daughter as they confront their past and seek spiritual reconciliation.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 17, 2026 1:00am PT Rome Kanda, Kuroki Hitomi, Banno Mari, Ahn Mika Lead Joshua Woodcock’s Japanese Drama ‘Ohenro’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest New Tokyo Horror Festival Yami Sets November Debut (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Bombay Berlin Film Productions Launches Four-Doc Slate, Expands as Cross-Border Boutique Studio (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Indian Folk Horror ‘Bokshi’ Lands Spain Deal With Wild Duck (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago See All Cheryl Jackson/Yusuke Kashiwazaki/222 Pictures Rome Kanda (“Maniac,” “The Informant!”) and Kuroki Hitomi (“Tokyo Tower,” “Dark Water”) star in “Ohenro,” a Japanese-language drama written and directed by Joshua Woodcock (“One Night in Tokyo”).
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