The Moon
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Synopsis
Yoko, who gets a job at a nursing home, witnesses the elderly and disabled people there having their human dignity threatened.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuya Ishii
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuya Ishii
- Original Score
- Taro Iwashiro
- Original Title
- 月
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- STAR SANDS, Free Stone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuya Ishii
Yuya Ishii, Yo Hemmi
Taro Iwashiro
Yoichi Kamakari
Mitsunobu Kawamura, Ryu Nagai
Department Leadership Roster
Taro Iwashiro
Original Music Composer
Yoichi Kamakari
Director of Photography
Mitsunobu Kawamura
Producer
Yuya Ishii
Screenplay
Ryu Nagai
Producer
Yuya Ishii
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moon about?
Yoko, who gets a job at a nursing home, witnesses the elderly and disabled people there having their human dignity threatened.
Who directed The Moon?
The Moon was directed by Yuya Ishii.
Who stars in The Moon?
The principal cast of The Moon includes Rie Miyazawa, Hayato Isomura, Fumi Nikaido, Joe Odagiri, Hirota Otsuka.
When was The Moon released and how long is it?
The Moon was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon was composed by Taro Iwashiro.
Is The Moon based on a book or true story?
The Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yo Hemmi".