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Release Year2011
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorKinshirô Ogino
WritersKinshirô Ogino
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsAsakusa Daydreams
About Asakusa Daydreams
May 5th.2010: the day is a special day for Honoka because the day is when her mother, Yoko, died on her 24th birthday. Her inner fear of being alive at her mother’s age troubles her. Honoka’s hatred for the father, Kotaro began the day when her mother passed away. During Yoko’s death, Kotaro was not anywhere to be found when her mother and did not even return for the funeral. However, there is a little secret not yet to reveal to Honoka. Honoka, how would she feel on her birthday, after finding out all these facts? What’s the miracle of love she receives at the end?
Directed by Kinshirô Ogino, Asakusa Daydreams leans on a strong ensemble — Ai Tamura, Ryo Horikawa, Shiho Takano — 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 2011.
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