Sheena Ringo’s “Ariamarutomi” to be theme song for movie “Magical Secret Tour”
Sheena Ringo’s song “Ariamarutomi” has been selected as the theme song for the movie “Magical Secret Tour,” which will be released on June 19.
“Magical Secret Tour,” starring Kasumi Arimura, is an original story inspired by an actual gold smuggling incident that occurred in 2017. It depicts three women with various circumstances—Wakako, a housewife burdened with debt due to her husband’s embezzlement; Kiyoe, a researcher struggling to repay scholarships; and Mayu, an unmarried pregnant woman—as they deepen their bonds through gold smuggling. The film is directed by Chihiro Amano, who won the Best Screenplay award at the Japan Movie Critics Awards for the film “Mrs. Noisy.”
“Ariamarutomi” is a beloved song released in 2009 that continues to be covered by numerous artists. Lead actress Arimura stated, “Sheena Ringo’s song scoops up this entire work with a gentle yet precise gaze,” while Director Amano commented, “For these women smuggling gold, or for each of us, or for the world—what is ‘wealth’? What does it mean for ‘wealth’ to be sufficient? I feel that Ringo’s poignant question is once again being thrust upon us at the end of the film.”
A trailer for the movie using “Ariamarutomi” has been released on YouTube. The theme song resonates strongly, as if gently enveloping the journey of the women seeking wealth in the form of gold bars while questioning their evolution.
Kasumi Arimura Comment
Sheena Ringo’s song scoops up this entire work with a gentle yet precise gaze. I would be happy if everyone could enjoy the film and the song together, reflecting on what the true values we should really cherish are.
Director Chihiro Amano Comment
From 2009, when “Ariamarutomi” was released, until the present day, global inequality has continued to widen, and the acts of taking and being taken from have accelerated. For these women smuggling gold, or for each of us, or for the world—what is “wealth”? What does it mean for “wealth’ to be sufficient? I feel that Ringo’s poignant question is once again being thrust upon us at the end of the film.
Source: Music Natalie
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