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Mushi-Shi: The Movie

Original title: Mushishi
  • 2006
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
1.2K
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A wandering mystical doctor passes through remote regions of Japan uncovering supernatural creatures called the Mushi and curing people of their effects.A wandering mystical doctor passes through remote regions of Japan uncovering supernatural creatures called the Mushi and curing people of their effects.A wandering mystical doctor passes through remote regions of Japan uncovering supernatural creatures called the Mushi and curing people of their effects.

  • Director
    • Katsuhiro Ôtomo
  • Writers
    • Yuki Urushibara
    • Sadayuki Murai
    • Katsuhiro Ôtomo
  • Stars
    • Joe Odagiri
    • Nao Ômori
    • Yû Aoi
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Katsuhiro Ôtomo
    • Writers
      • Yuki Urushibara
      • Sadayuki Murai
      • Katsuhiro Ôtomo
    • Stars
      • Joe Odagiri
      • Nao Ômori
      • Yû Aoi
    • 16User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Joe Odagiri
    Joe Odagiri
    • Ginko
    Nao Ômori
    Nao Ômori
    • Nijirou
    Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi
    • Tanyu
    Lily
    • Inn owner
    Makiko Kuno
    • Maho's mother
    Reia Moriyama
    • Maho
    Hideyuki Inada
    • Yoki
    Aaron Dismuke
    Aaron Dismuke
    • Yoki
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Greg Dulcie
      Juli Erickson
      Juli Erickson
      • Tama
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Makiko Esumi
      Makiko Esumi
      • Nui
      Todd Haberkorn
      Todd Haberkorn
      • Inagu
      • (English version)
      • (voice)
      Grant James
      Grant James
        Mike McFarland
        Mike McFarland
        • Koro
        • (English version)
        • (voice)
        Rô Naruse
        Baku Numata
        • Nui's Husband
        Ichi Omiya
        Reisen Ri
        • Tanyu's nanny
        • Director
          • Katsuhiro Ôtomo
        • Writers
          • Yuki Urushibara(comic)
          • Sadayuki Murai(screenplay)
          • Katsuhiro Ôtomo(screenplay)
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        • Trivia
          Director Katsuhiro Ôtomo describes the film as a fable: "The film doesn't have a real climax, it calmly moves toward its end. But that too is very much like our lives as human beings. If you look back at your life, maybe you can point to moments that you feel were a climax or a turning point, but when they actually happened you didn't experience them the same way. Life moves ahead quite calmly and gradually, and I wanted to bring that same feeling to Mushishi."
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          Remake of Mushi-Shi: Yawarakai kado (2005)

        User reviews16

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        8/10
        Bugmaster is worth the subtitles
        I had the opportunity to view Bugmaster at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. In all honesty, this was not high on my list of movies to watch, but my husband dragged me to it. I am very glad he did. I found everything from the plot line to the animation to be intriguing. The story has been adapted from Yuki Urushibara's relatively recent manga, and is crafted in such a way as to make the viewer believe this is an ancient Japanese myth. The cinematography is spectacular with a terrific blend of animation, colors, textures, and scenery. Rather than cheapen the production, as I thought it would, the animation truly enriched the movie. I was in awe of the relatively flawless addition of the animation to the live action. I'm not sure an actual landslide could look any more real. The costumes with their mix of colors and designs, and the indoor sets were beautiful and a real treat for the eyes. While the movie may drag a tad in a couple of spots, for the most part it was well paced and edited earning a no fidget factor rating on my part. I don't know if the subtitles reflect all that is said, but they give a complete story and are well written. If the opportunity to see this movie should ever present itself, take it. You will not regret it.
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        • ewadman
        • Jan 30, 2007

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        • Release date
          • March 24, 2007 (Japan)
        • Country of origin
          • Japan
        • Official site
          • Official site (Japan)
        • Language
          • Japanese
        • Also known as
          • Bugmaster
        • Production company
          • Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC)
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        • Gross worldwide
          • $4,254,482
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        • Runtime
          2 hours 11 minutes
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Dolby Digital
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.85 : 1

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