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Release Year1994
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes3
DirectorNaoto Takenaka
WritersNaoto Takenaka, Tomomi Tsutsui, Akio Miyazawa
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As119
About 119
In Harari-cho, a small and quiet bayside town by the sea, the firemen have not seen a fire for nearly twenty years. Each day passes eventlessly... until one day. The monotony of their daily lives is interrupted by the appearance of a beautiful female college student, Momoko, who comes to visit her aunt. After catching a glimpse of Momoko, both Tatsuya and Nobuyuki can't stop thinking about her. Since then, the small town is not so quiet anymore…
Directed by Naoto Takenaka, 119 leans on a strong ensemble — Hidekazu Akai, Kyoka Suzuki, Naoto Takenaka — 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 comedy titles of 1994.
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