Character(2021)
Overview
A kind man aspires to become a manga writer, but villains and evil deeds do not come easily to him, for he has little experience or natural inclination for them. Things take a surprise turn when he comes across a family who were described as idealized that are no more. He uses the real-life situation for his work.
Director
Akira Nagai
Studio
TOHO
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Masaki Suda
as Keigo Yamashiro
Fukase
as Morozumi
Mitsuki Takahata
as Natsumi Kawase
Shido Nakamura
as Makabe Kota
Shun Oguri
as Seida Shunsuke
Akiyoshi Nakao
as Makoto Omura
Yoji Matsuda
as Atsushi Henmi
Tomu Miyazaki
as Hayato Honjo
Takashi Okabe
as Ichiro Kato
Jun Hashizume
as Kenta Yamashiro
Hijiri Kojima
as Yuki Yamashiro
Ai Mikami
as Aya Yamashiro
Where to Watch
This movie is not yet available on streaming platforms. It may still be in theaters or awaiting a digital release.
Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.4 / 10
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
TOHO • AOI Pro. • Fuji Television Network
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Where can I watch Character?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Character (2021).
What is Character about?▼
A kind man aspires to become a manga writer, but villains and evil deeds do not come easily to him, for he has little experience or natural inclination for them. Things take a surprise turn when he comes across a family who were described as idealized that are no more. He uses the real-life situation for his work.
Who directed Character?▼
Character was directed by Akira Nagai and released in 2021. It is a thriller, mystery, crime film.
How long is Character?▼
Character has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Character?▼
The cast of Character includes Masaki Suda as Keigo Yamashiro, Fukase as Morozumi, Mitsuki Takahata as Natsumi Kawase, Shido Nakamura as Makabe Kota, Shun Oguri as Seida Shunsuke and more.
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