The Ravine of Goodbye (Japanese: さよなら渓谷, Hepburn: Sayonara keikoku) is a 2013 Japanese drama film directed by Tatsushi Ōmori. The film is based on the Japanese 2008 novel Sayonara keikoku by Shuichi Yoshida, which intrigued Ōmori with its central mystery of a rape victim and her perpetrator choosing to live together.[1] It won the Special Jury Prize at the 35th Moscow International Film Festival.[2] The ending theme song "Saisakizaka" was written by musician Ringo Sheena, and performed by lead actress Yōko Maki.

The Ravine of Goodbye
Original Japanese poster
Directed byTatsushi Ōmori
Screenplay by
  • Tatsushi Ōmori
  • Ryo Takada
Based on
Sayonara keikoku
by Shuichi Yoshida
Produced byAkira Morishige
Starring
CinematographyRyo Otsuka
Edited byRyo Hayano
Music byMasahiro Hiramoto
Production
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Release date
  • 22 June 2013 (2013-06-22) (Japan)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

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References

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  1. "Interview: Tatsushi Ohmori talks The Ravine of Goodbye". FilmDoo. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  2. "35 MIFF Prizes". Moscow International Film Festival. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
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