Sidonie in Japan
Sidonie au Japon
Synopsis
Sidonie Perceval, an established French writer, is mourning her deceased husband. Invited to Japan for the reedition of her first book, she is welcomed by her local editor who takes her to Kyoto, the city of shrines and temples. As they travel together through the Japanese spring blossoms, she slowly opens up to him. But the ghost of her husband follows Sidonie: she will have to finally let go of the past to let herself love again.
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First trailer for ‘Sidonie In Japan’ starring Isabelle Huppert
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elise Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Fillières, Elise Girard, Maud Ameline
- Original Score
- Gérard Massini
- Original Title
- Sidonie au Japon
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Lupa Film, Film-in-Evolution, 10:15! Productions, Box Productions, Mikino, Les Films du Camélia, Fourier Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elise Girard
Sophie Fillières, Elise Girard, Maud Ameline
Gérard Massini
Céline Bozon
Thomas Glaser
Yu Shibuya, Sébastien Haguenauer, Antoine Morand
Department Leadership Roster
Yu Shibuya
Producer
Céline Bozon
Director of Photography
Elise Girard
Director
Sophie Fillières
Writer
Thomas Glaser
Editor
Khadija Zeggaï
Costume Design
Elise Girard
Writer
Maud Ameline
Writer
Sébastien Haguenauer
Producer
Antoine Morand
Producer
Reinhild Blaschke
Production Design
Dorothee Hohndorf
Costume Design
Gérard Massini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidonie in Japan
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What is Sidonie in Japan about?
Sidonie Perceval, an established French writer, is mourning her deceased husband. Invited to Japan for the reedition of her first book, she is welcomed by her local editor who takes her to Kyoto, the city of shrines and temples. As they travel together through the Japanese spring blossoms, she slowly opens up to him. But the ghost of her husband follows Sidonie: she will have to finally let go of the past to let herself love again.
Who directed Sidonie in Japan?
Sidonie in Japan was directed by Elise Girard.
Who stars in Sidonie in Japan?
The principal cast of Sidonie in Japan includes Isabelle Huppert, Tsuyoshi Ihara, August Diehl, Yuoko Hitomi, Aurora Catalano.
When was Sidonie in Japan released and how long is it?
Sidonie in Japan was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Sidonie in Japan make at the box office?
Sidonie in Japan grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sidonie in Japan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sidonie in Japan was composed by Gérard Massini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sidonie in Japan?
Sidonie in Japan holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).