Okiku and the World
せかいのおきく
“She does not know 'sekai'”
Synopsis
Two rogue vagrants make their living as "manure men", turning the waste from the tenement toilets into fertiliser sold to local farmers. Enter Okiku, the only daughter of a fallen samurai, and amongst the overflowing piles of excrement, a well-nourished love story unfolds.
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映画『せかいのおきく』予告編
Type: Clip • Published 2023-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junji Sakamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Junji Sakamoto
- Original Score
- Goro Yasukawa
- Original Title
- せかいのおきく
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Free Stone Productions, FANTASIA, YOIHI PROJECT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junji Sakamoto
Junji Sakamoto
Goro Yasukawa
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Ryo Hayano
Mitsuo Harada
Department Leadership Roster
Mitsuo Harada
Producer
Ryo Hayano
Editor
Junji Sakamoto
Screenplay
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Director of Photography
Junji Sakamoto
Director
Kouji Kiwanami
Production Design
Goro Yasukawa
Original Music Composer
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What is Okiku and the World about?
Two rogue vagrants make their living as "manure men", turning the waste from the tenement toilets into fertiliser sold to local farmers. Enter Okiku, the only daughter of a fallen samurai, and amongst the overflowing piles of excrement, a well-nourished love story unfolds.
Who directed Okiku and the World?
Okiku and the World was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
Who stars in Okiku and the World?
The principal cast of Okiku and the World includes Haru Kuroki, Kanichiro, Sosuke Ikematsu, Claude Maki, Koichi Sato.
When was Okiku and the World released and how long is it?
Okiku and the World was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Okiku and the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Okiku and the World was composed by Goro Yasukawa.