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Hakuchi: The Innocent

Original title: Hakuchi
  • 19991999
  • 2h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
235
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POPULARITY
139,959
4,410
Hakuchi: The Innocent (1999)
DramaFantasyWar
In a future where World War II never ended, Japan is decimated by nightly bombings. The only building left standing is known as the Media Station, a broadcasting center responsible for all o... Read allIn a future where World War II never ended, Japan is decimated by nightly bombings. The only building left standing is known as the Media Station, a broadcasting center responsible for all of Japan's entertainment.In a future where World War II never ended, Japan is decimated by nightly bombings. The only building left standing is known as the Media Station, a broadcasting center responsible for all of Japan's entertainment.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
235
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
139,959
4,410
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    • Director
      • Macoto Tezuka
    • Writers
      • Ango Sakaguchi(novel)
      • Macoto Tezuka
    • Stars
      • Tadanobu Asano
      • Miyako Koda
      • Reika Hashimoto
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Macoto Tezuka
    • Writers
      • Ango Sakaguchi(novel)
      • Macoto Tezuka
    • Stars
      • Tadanobu Asano
      • Miyako Koda
      • Reika Hashimoto
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    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Tadanobu Asano
    Tadanobu Asano
    • Isawa
    Miyako Koda
    • Sayo
    Reika Hashimoto
    • Ginga
    Masao Kusakari
    • Kogarashi
    Shunji Fujimura
    Shunji Fujimura
    • The tailor
    Kyôko Enami
    • The tailor's wife
    Yoshihiko Harada
    • Ochiai
    Anji
    • Aki
    Shunsuke Matsuoka
    • Yoshida
    Miyuki Ono
    • Utugi
    Munehisa Sakurada
    • Matsukichi
    Kaori Kawamura
    • Make-up artist
    Masumi Okada
    • Head manager
    Yasutaka Tsutsui
    • Hensei-buchou
    Makoto Naitô
    • Hensei-fukubuchou
    Shigeru Izumiya
    • Isari
    Senri Sakurai
    Masatô Ibu
    Masatô Ibu
    • Junsa
    • Director
      • Macoto Tezuka
    • Writers
      • Ango Sakaguchi(novel)
      • Macoto Tezuka
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    7/10
    Isolation
    I think that many movies coming out from Japan deal with the topic of isolation and this is just one of the examples. Told from the perspective of an individual whose view of film runs contrary to his day job, this film uses an unknown time and an unknown war as a backdrop. The plot weaves through the many characters he meets - his colleagues, bosses and neighbours. It has several surreal moments especially at the end. There are also parts which I have absolutely no idea what's going on. But that's what makes it interesting.
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    • Apr 6, 2000

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    • Release date
      • June 13, 2001 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 白痴(1999)
    • Production company
      • Tezuka Productions
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      2 hours 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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