The movie ”Picnic”, which captured the hearts of all generations in Korea and became an unprecedented hit, will be released nationwide on Friday, September 12th under the Japanese title ”The Last Picnic”.

The amazing human drama TV series "Picnic" (English title: PICNIC), which has captured the hearts of all generations in Korea and broken the all-time record for hit art and independent films, will be re-released in Japan as "The Last Picnic".
It has been decided that the film will be released nationwide from Friday, September 12th at Shinjuku Musashinokan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho and other theaters. In addition, the Japanese version teaser and visuals have been released.
Despite being a single-theater release in Korea, the film broke the record for the first time in five years, drawing in 350,000 viewers! The film vividly brings back memories of Eun-sim's youth as she returns to her hometown for the first time in 60 years and spends quality time with her best friend.
In 2024, the film will be the first in five years to break the all-time record for art and independent films in Korea, and will be a hit for all ages, from teenagers to people in their 80s.
This amazing film that has captured the hearts of many generations is finally coming to Japan. The protagonist Unsim is played by Misako Kobayashi, who played the role of Eun-sim in the smash hit "Miss Granny" that was remade in Japan with Mikako Tabe and Mitsuko Baisho.
The role of Eunsim's best friend, Geumsoon, is played by Kim Young-ok, who has appeared in "Squid Game" and "Please Take Care of Me." The two great actresses of the past, who are longtime friends in real life, are captivating.
The wonderfulness of "friendship" that halves sadness and multiplies joy is sure to bring smiles to viewers' faces and warm their hearts.
The famous actor Park Geun-young, who has appeared in films such as "The Guardian," plays Tae-ho, who once fell in love with Eun-sim and has continued to live in Namhae.
The scenery is one of the highlights of this film. This is a one-of-a-kind story that will have you witnessing the outcome of the "last picnic" that the two decided on, and talking with your loved ones about how it made you feel.
Who would you like to be with on the last day of your life? The director is Kim Young-gyun of "Ghost Story Dinner". The original soundtrack features the top K-POP singer,
Lim Young Woong, who is immensely popular for his overwhelming singing ability and has even topped the charts beating out BTS, has released his song "Grain of
Sand" in the climax of the film. The music video for this song continues to gain views on YouTube, reaching 3 million views.
The fact that it has been viewed over 9 million times (as of June 30th) is also a hot topic. The teaser version is full of smiles, and the visual shows the two of them holding hands.
The teaser begins with Eun-sim waking up from a nap, dreaming about when she was 16 years old.
While she lives with her son's family, her best friend from back then, Geum-sun, comes to visit her. The two, who are still as good as ever, return to their hometown of Namhae after a certain incident.
It's been 60 years since she last returned to her hometown. Together with Tae-ho, who once had feelings for her, they reminisce about the past and spend their days together in a happy, harmonious atmosphere. However, Eun-sim has a reason for returning here.
The video also shows Eun-sim staring at her hands and receiving a shocking verdict, but both Eun-sim and Geum-soon have their own problems and solitude.
The two, who had been speaking to each other face to face, get to know each other's current situations, and then dress up in their finest fashion and go on a picnic to a meadow filled with beautiful flowers.
The visual shows the two of them on a picnic, holding hands and standing tall.
The catchphrase, "See you again," expresses the couple's feelings. Director: Kim Young-gyun
Starring: Na Moon-hee, Kim Young-ok, Park Geun-young
Original Soundtrack: Lim Young Woong "Grain of Sand"
2024 / Korea / Korean / 114 min. / Color / Vista / 5.1ch / Original title: Picnic / English title: PICNIC / Subtitle translation: Nemoto Rie / G / Distribution: Shogakukan © 2024
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picnic-movie.jp Official SNS: @showgate_asia September 12th (Friday) Shinjuku Musashinokan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho and other theaters nationwide