Aki's latest role is in Aokigahara- see the trailer below.
The film, directed by Taku Shinjo, was based on a novel by Shintaro Ishihara (the politician who recently stepped down as governor of Tokyo prefecture), who also wrote the screenplay.
World premier of the film took place in July at the 9th Skip City International D-Cinema Festival in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture. It was also shown at TIFF, and should open to general audiences sometime early in 2013.
Along with Aki, other cast are: Masahiku Tsugawa, Hiroshi Katsuno, Toshihiro Yashiba, and Ishihara also appears in the film.
Aokigahara is a forset below Mt. Fuji famous as a site for suicides.
The film explores love and life through the lives of a young couple.
Great film and role for Aki!!