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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes9
DirectorMasato Hara
WritersGorô Nakajima, Masato Hara
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As20th Century Nostalgia
About 20th Century Nostalgia
A young student believes that the spirit of an alien from another planet has gone back in time, taking over his body to infiltrate and study humanity in order to find the reasons why our civilization is doomed to future destruction. He replicates the spirit of another alien in a girl that he meets, and together they use their video cameras to document modern urban Japanese society.
Directed by Masato Hara, 20th Century Nostalgia leans on a strong ensemble — Hirosue Ryoko, Tsutomu Enjima, Kimiko Yo — 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 1997.
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