Preparing For the Picnic

A collection of shorts spun off from the movie "Night Time Picnic" that take place on the day before the movie's events. On the last day of high school, ten young people explore their feelings while participating in a "walking festival" in which 1000 people walk 80 km over the course of the day. This collection includes 9 episodes by 6 directors, including "Murishi" starring Mikako Tabe and "Unrequited Length" starring Rosa Kato.

Directed by Satoshi Isaka, Takayoshi Watanabe, Masahiko Nagasawa, Norio Tsuruta, Ten Shimoyama, Masayuki Miyano, Preparing For the Picnic leans on a strong ensemble — Rosa Kato, Mikako Tabe, Narumi Konno — 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 comedy titles of 2006.