Tamio Hayashi

Tamio Hayashi (romanized as Hayashi Tamio) is a Japanese screenwriter known for his diverse works in film and television. He is best known internationally for writing the screenplay for "Fish Story" (2009), which gained a cult following overseas. His other notable works include "The Eternal Zero" (2013), "Recall" (2018), and "In the Wake" (2021). Hayashi also contributed to acclaimed films such as "Shield of Straw" (2013). He began his professional screenwriting career in the early 2000s and is recognized for creating compelling narratives that explore human emotions and social issues. His works have been praised by both audiences and critics.