Opening Night

Nanoka is a talented young girl who dreams of becoming an actress to follow the path of her mother. Despite her skills and appearance, she struggles to secure roles in the industry. Her situation changes when she learns that a play her mother once performed in is being staged again, leading her to audition for the same lead role.

This 2017 Japanese comedy was written and directed by Mai Sakai. It serves as the first of four films directed by Sakai, followed by We Don't Know Love Yet in 2024, Strawberry Moon in 2025, and Part-time Death Angel in 2026. The movie features Nanoka Hara in the title role, alongside Rena Matsui, Rinne Yoshida, Zuimaro Awashima, Marika Matsumoto, and Yohta Kawase. The project was produced by Spotted Productions, DLE, and mountain gate production.