Drive My Car (2021) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi · Starring Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura
Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.
Where was Drive My Car filmed?
- Hiroshima, Japan, Hiroshima – Kafuku drives through Hiroshima and explores the city; opening sequences establishing the setting. The film is primarily set in Hiroshima, and the peace memorial serves as a symbolic backdrop reflecting themes of loss and memory central to the narrative
- Hiroshima, Japan, Hiroshima – Kafuku drives his car through various Hiroshima streets and neighborhoods as his chauffeur Misaki joins him. Authentic Hiroshima urban and residential areas provide the everyday backdrop for the developing relationship between Kafuku and Misaki
- Hiroshima, Japan, Hiroshima – Kafuku and Misaki have conversations and contemplative moments near the river. The river landscapes provide contemplative spaces where characters reflect on their pasts and develop emotional connections
- Hiroshima, Japan, Hiroshima – Theater rehearsals and performances of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya take place. The cultural center serves as the primary location for the theatrical production that frames the film's narrative and character interactions