In the Hero (2014)

Other name: イン・ザ・ヒーロー, In za Hiro

Description:

In the action-drama film In the Hero, Wataru Honjo is a dedicated veteran suit actor who deeply resents Ryo Ichinose, a popular young star. Ryo has landed the coveted role of Black Dragon in the upcoming movie adaptation of Dragon Four, a part Wataru desperately wanted for himself. Believing Ryo has zero respect for the stunt genre, Wataru clashes with him on set. However, as filming progresses, their mutual hostility transforms into mutual respect and an unexpected friendship. Opportunities arise when Ryo secures the lead in Last Blade, a major Hollywood production filming in Japan. The project faces a massive crisis when a stunt actor abruptly quits, refusing to perform a highly dangerous sequence involving fighting ninjas while engulfed in flames. Desperate for a solution, the foreign crew reaches out to the one man reputed to be the best stunt actor in Japan: Wataru Honjo. This gripping story showcases the unsung heroes behind the camera.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Action; Drama