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Bitters End Acquires Rights to 'All the Lovers in the Night'

1/30/2026

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Bitters End, a Japanese sales and distribution company, has acquired international rights to “All the Lovers in the Night,” based on Mieko Kawakami’s novel.
The film stars Yukino Kishii and features Tadanobu Asano in a supporting role, focusing on Fuyuko, a freelance proofreader whose life changes after meeting a high school teacher.
Currently in post-production, the film is set for a Japanese release later in 2023 and will be presented at the Berlin European Film Market.
Bitters End has a notable history in theatrical distribution and production, including the Oscar-winning film “Drive My Car.”

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Story summary

Bitters End, a Japanese sales and distribution company, has acquired international rights to “All the Lovers in the Night,” based on Mieko Kawakami’s novel.
The film stars Yukino Kishii and features Tadanobu Asano in a supporting role, focusing on Fuyuko, a freelance proofreader whose life changes after meeting a high school teacher.
Currently in post-production, the film is set for a Japanese release later in 2023 and will be presented at the Berlin European Film Market.
Bitters End has a notable history in theatrical distribution and production, including the Oscar-winning film “Drive My Car.”