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ALWAYS -Sunset on Third Street- 3
Feature Films
Running time
142 min
Screen Size
1:2.35
Japanese Theatrical Release
January 21st, 2012
Cast
Hidetaka Yoshioka, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Koyuki, Maki Horikita, Tomokazu Miura, Hiroko Yakushimaru
Staff
Original Story: Ryohei Saigan
Director & VFX: Takashi Yamazaki
Screenplay: Ryota Kosawa, Takashi Yamazaki
Music: Naoki Sato

The most highly acclaimed movie series ALWAYS -Sunset on Third Street- which swept away many film awards has come back!!

Introduction :
Released in Japan in November 2005, ALWAYS -Sunset on Third Street- enjoyed a long theatrical run, won countless awards (including numerous Japan Academy Awards), and became one of the most successful films in recent memory. Two years later, the sequel, ALWAYS -Sunset on Third Street- 2, surpassed the box office success of the original, capturing the hearts of audiences across the nation.

Five years later, the beloved characters of this popular franchise return to the big screen in ALWAYS -Sunset on Third Street- 3.

Story :
The year is 1964. With Tokyo preparing to host the Olympics, buildings and highways are being constructed at a feverish pace, and excitement fills the air. Amidst all the change and commotion, the people of Third Street continue to carry on with their lives, as colorful and vibrant as ever.

The novelist Chagawa has married Hiromi, and the two now share a happy life with Junnosuke, the young boy he had taken in during the first film, who is now in high school. Chagawa continues to write his serial as the lead writer on the Adventure Boys Book magazine, but his popularity is threatened by a new writer.

Meanwhile, Norifumi Suzuki, his wife Tomoe, their only son Ippei and their live-in employee Mutsuko have gradually expanded their auto repair business, which has gotten an impressive makeover. But every morning, Mutsuko puts on makeup and steps out of her home -- all so she can "happen to" run into and say hello to the young doctor, Kikuchi, who passes by on his way to work.

One day, Hiromi discovers a telegram that Chagawa had hidden. Who sent this telegram? What is the surprising identity of this new, rival writer? Will Mutsuko's affections be returned? And what future awaits the people of Third Street?