Fashion Story: Model

Under the popular fashion magazine LA STRADA, a group of girls full of dreams have gathered. Among them, top model Miho has undoubtedly become the goal that the girls strive for. As an exclusive model, Chiko is no exception. She works tirelessly, taking on part-time jobs to make ends meet while showcasing her best self under the spotlight. During this time, some of her peers were dropped for failing to lose weight, while others returned to their hometowns due to financial pressures. Chiko refuses to give up on her dreams, and her efforts finally earn the approval of the strict editor-in-chief, granting her the opportunity to shoot a photo spread alongside Meiho. Even at the pinnacle of her career, Mihoko faces unimaginable pressure. As she ages, ambitious younger competitors loom close behind. She is in a relationship with the photographer who discovered her, but her emotional future remains uncertain. After the glitz and glamour fade, what remains for the fashion girl...

Directed by Sayaka Nakamura, Fashion Story: Model leans on a strong ensemble — Tsubasa Honda, Seira Kagami, Mayuko Kawakita — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2012.