Freak's Umbrella
フリークスの雨傘
Synopsis
51-year-old Sakurako Sato is a single, poor woman who works for a home care service. When she was young, her father failed in business and evaporated, leaving her with a large debt. She has raised her younger sister, Umeko and has reached this age without a single happy memory of love or fun. In addition, Sakurako has a very poor appearance, and children in the neighborhood make fun of her, calling her "Frankenwoman," which makes her despicable to others. While taking care of Tamura, a wealthy old man she is visiting, Sakurako meets a handsome boy named Ryuji. Sakurako falls in love with him at first sight. When it is eventually discovered that Ryuji is in debt and is being threatened by yakuza gangsters, Sakurako struggles to raise money to help him by working at night at a cabaret club for mature women.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunsuke Yamamoto
- Original Title
- フリークスの雨傘
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunsuke Yamamoto
Masato Nakao
Department Leadership Roster
Shunsuke Yamamoto
Director
Masato Nakao
Director of Photography
More Like Freak's Umbrella
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Freak's Umbrella
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freak's Umbrella about?
51-year-old Sakurako Sato is a single, poor woman who works for a home care service. When she was young, her father failed in business and evaporated, leaving her with a large debt. She has raised her younger sister, Umeko and has reached this age without a single happy memory of love or fun. In addition, Sakurako has a very poor appearance, and children in the neighborhood make fun of her, calling her "Frankenwoman," which makes her despicable to others. While taking care of Tamura, a wealthy old man she is visiting, Sakurako meets a handsome boy named Ryuji. Sakurako falls in love with him at first sight. When it is eventually discovered that Ryuji is in debt and is being threatened by yakuza gangsters, Sakurako struggles to raise money to help him by working at night at a cabaret club for mature women.
Who directed Freak's Umbrella?
Freak's Umbrella was directed by Shunsuke Yamamoto.
Who stars in Freak's Umbrella?
The principal cast of Freak's Umbrella includes 阿部真美子, Sasa Handa, Noriko Kohara, Toko Namiki, Shima Izutsu.
When was Freak's Umbrella released and how long is it?
Freak's Umbrella was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.