Diamonds in the Sand
Released just last year. Diamonds in the Sand is a drama film. directed by Janus Victoria.
Starring Lily Franky, Maria Isabel Lopez, and Soliman Cruz
Synopsis
Divorced salaryman Yoji has just buried his mother in Tokyo. With few meaningful relationships left, he comes to grips with the realization that he has nothing to live for. A chance encounter with Minerva, a Filipina migrant worker who appears to sense his sadness, urges him to see his situation in a new way. A former nightclub entertainer, Minerva now works as a caregiver to provide for her only child in the Philippines. When Yoji discovers the decomposing corpse of his neighbor, an old man whose name he does not know, the death is ruled a kodokushi, or the lonely death. Unwilling to meet the same fate, Yoji throws caution to the wind to follow Minerva to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 2025
2 months ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Is.Field
- CMB Film Services
- Nathan Studios
- Talents Tokyo
- Spanic Films
- Paperheart
- Project 8 Projects
- Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamonds in the Sand about?
Divorced salaryman Yoji has just buried his mother in Tokyo. With few meaningful relationships left, he comes to grips with the realization that he has nothing to live for. A chance encounter with...
Who directed Diamonds in the Sand?
Diamonds in the Sand was directed by Janus Victoria.
How long is Diamonds in the Sand?
Diamonds in the Sand has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Diamonds in the Sand released?
Diamonds in the Sand was released on October 30, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diamonds in the Sand?
The main cast of Diamonds in the Sand includes Lily Franky, Maria Isabel Lopez, Soliman Cruz, Charlie Dizon, Kazuko Yoshiyuki.