Running on Empty
ランニング・オン・エンプティ
Synopsis
The beautiful Azami is tired of her penniless and lazy boyfriend, Hideji. Determined to break up with him, she must first get back all the money she has given him over the years. She hatches a plot in which she fakes her own kidnapping to get Hideji to pay a ransom. Things get hilariously complicated when all parties involved act to their own agendas.
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Running on Empty - OFFICIAL TRAILER - English SubtitlesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dai Sako
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuyuki Oda, Dai Sako
- Original Title
- ランニング・オン・エンプティ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Eurospace
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dai Sako
Yasuyuki Oda, Dai Sako
Yuta Tsukinaga
Yasuyuki Oda, Atsuko Ohno
Department Leadership Roster
Dai Sako
Director
Yasuyuki Oda
Screenplay
Dai Sako
Screenplay
Yuta Tsukinaga
Director of Photography
Atsuko Ohno
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running on Empty
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What is Running on Empty about?
The beautiful Azami is tired of her penniless and lazy boyfriend, Hideji. Determined to break up with him, she must first get back all the money she has given him over the years. She hatches a plot in which she fakes her own kidnapping to get Hideji to pay a ransom. Things get hilariously complicated when all parties involved act to their own agendas.
Who directed Running on Empty?
Running on Empty was directed by Dai Sako.
Who stars in Running on Empty?
The principal cast of Running on Empty includes Katsuya Kobayashi, Mihiro, Shima Onishi, Hikohiko Sugiyama, Kenji Date.
When was Running on Empty released and how long is it?
Running on Empty was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.