Millennium Actress(2002)
“The magic of movies, the mystery of memory.”
Overview
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
Director
Satoshi Kon
Studio
Madhouse
Revenue
$38K
Cast
Miyoko Shoji
as Chiyoko Fujiwara (70's) (voice)
Mami Koyama
as Chiyoko Fujiwara (20-40's) (voice)
Fumiko Orikasa
as Chiyoko Fujiwara (10-20's) (voice)
Showko Tsuda
as Eiko Shimao (voice)
Shozo Iizuka
as Genya Tachibana (voice)
Masaya Onosaka
as Kyouji Ida (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
as The Man with the Scar (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
as The Man of the Key (voice)
Hisako Kyoda
as Chiyoko's Mother (voice)
Tomie Kataoka
as Mino (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.9 / 10
Box Office
$38K
Production Companies
Madhouse
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Millennium Actress?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Millennium Actress (2002).
What is Millennium Actress about?▼
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
Who directed Millennium Actress?▼
Millennium Actress was directed by Satoshi Kon and released in 2002. It is a animation, drama, romance film.
How long is Millennium Actress?▼
Millennium Actress has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Millennium Actress?▼
The cast of Millennium Actress includes Miyoko Shoji as Chiyoko Fujiwara (70's) (voice), Mami Koyama as Chiyoko Fujiwara (20-40's) (voice), Fumiko Orikasa as Chiyoko Fujiwara (10-20's) (voice), Showko Tsuda as Eiko Shimao (voice), Shozo Iizuka as Genya Tachibana (voice) and more.
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