The film, adapted from author Mo Yan’s short story about the pangs of first love and ironies fate deals and starring veteran Japanese actor Teruyuki Kagawa, was selected from the 15 final entries for the Tokyo Grand Prix, festival organizers said.

Kagawa won the best actor’s award with a cash prize of US$4,500 in a ceremony capping the nine-day film festival.

The best actress award, also carrying a cash prize of US$4,500, was shared by Japan’s Shinobu Terajima for her role in “Vibrator” and American Kristy Jean Hulslander for her performance in “Santa Smokes.”