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Release Year2016
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller
Votes18
DirectorYukiko Mishima
WritersKana Matsui, Yukiko Mishima
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNight's Tightrope
About Night's Tightrope
Yuki is a 2nd year high school student. She volunteers at a paediatrics ward for her summer vacation, because she wants to witness the moment a person dies. She got that thought after feeling envious of a transfer student's story of seeing a friend's dead body. Yuki has friend named Atsuko. She was bullied in the past and has anxiety issues. She volunteers at a nursing home for her summer vacation, hoping that she will gain courage if she sees the moment a person dies.
Directed by Yukiko Mishima, Night's Tightrope leans on a strong ensemble — Tsubasa Honda, Mizuki Yamamoto, Mackenyu — 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 drama titles of 2016.
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