Thank you for looking! This is a VHS (rental) of "Ojuken," the first and last starring film of rock superstar Eikichi Yazawa, released in 1999. The protagonist was a corporate runner for a marathon team, but after turning 45, he passed his peak as a marathoner and became a sidelined figure at his company. At this point, his young daughter's entrance exam for a private elementary school is approaching... and that's the story. Directed by Yojiro Takita, director of "Departures," this film features Yazawa's passionate marathon scenes. Purchased in 2026, and the entire film has been confirmed to play recently! Starring: Eikichi Yazawa, Yuko Tanaka, Masahiko Nishimura, Kazuma Suzuki, Kimiko Yo, Kazuki Kitamura, Masako Motai, Ren Osugi Director: Yojiro Takita Original Story/Screenplay: Nobuyuki Isshiki (Films: "Take Me Out to the Snowland," "Hong Kong Night Beat: Touch & Maggie," "Shomuni") Ending Theme: Eikichi Yazawa "I have no reason" 1999 Japanese Film / 114 minutes