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Release Year2005
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
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DirectorAkiko Kodama
WritersAkiko Kodama
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsDrum of Heaven
About Drum of Heaven
Heian era Japan. A gentleman discovers an abandoned baby and raises the boy as his adopted son, naming him Nijihito after the rainbow in the sky at the time he was found. The only clue to the boy’s origin is a special drum found with him. Nijihito proves to be a drumming prodigy, outshining his best friend Tatsuru. Although young Ibuki is secretly in love with Nijihito, he falls in love with a mysterious woman he sees playing the flute outside one night.
Directed by Akiko Kodama, Drum of Heaven leans on a strong ensemble — Sumire Haruno, Fuzuki Miyo, Ban Akira — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2005.
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