Himizu(2012)
“All hopes ruined by his parents.”
Overview
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.
Director
Sion Sono
Studio
Studio Three
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Shota Sometani
as Yuichi Sumida
Fumi Nikaido
as Keiko Chazawa
Tetsu Watanabe
as Shozo Yoruno
Ken Mitsuishi
as Sumida's Father
Denden
as Kaneko
Tarō Suwa
as Maa-kun
Hidetoshi Kawaya
as Kenkichi
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
as Keita Tamura
Megumi Kagurazaka
as Keiko Tamura
Yosuke Kubozuka
as Teruhiko
Asuka Kurosawa
as Keiko's Mother
Makiko Watanabe
as Sumida's Mother
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Studio Three • Kodansha • GAGA Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Himizu?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Himizu (2012).
What is Himizu about?▼
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.
Who directed Himizu?▼
Himizu was directed by Sion Sono and released in 2012. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Himizu?▼
Himizu has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in Himizu?▼
The cast of Himizu includes Shota Sometani as Yuichi Sumida, Fumi Nikaido as Keiko Chazawa, Tetsu Watanabe as Shozo Yoruno, Ken Mitsuishi as Sumida's Father, Denden as Kaneko and more.
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