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Canary

カナリア

Synopsis

Two children, each abandoned by their families, come together in the wake of the Sarin gas attack in Tokyo. Based on the true events of the deadly gas attacks perpetrated by members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult on the Tokyo subway system.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Canary the Movie - iaPictures Traier

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-15

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Eiga-Sai Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 25, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Akihiko Shiota
Screenplay & Story
Akihiko Shiota
Original Score
Yoshihide Otomo
Original Title
カナリア
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 12m
Production Studios
Cine Quanon

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Akihiko Shiota

Screenplay & Story

Akihiko Shiota

Original Score & Music

Yoshihide Otomo

Director of Photography

Yutaka Yamazaki

Film Editing

Toshihide Fukano

Producers

Hiroko Matsuda

Department Leadership Roster

Akihiko Shiota

Akihiko Shiota

Writer

Akihiko Shiota

Akihiko Shiota

Director

Hiroko Matsuda

Producer

Yutaka Yamazaki

Yutaka Yamazaki

Director of Photography

China Hayashi

Production Design

Toshihide Fukano

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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Canary.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canary

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Canary about?

Two children, each abandoned by their families, come together in the wake of the Sarin gas attack in Tokyo. Based on the true events of the deadly gas attacks perpetrated by members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult on the Tokyo subway system.

Who directed Canary?

Canary was directed by Akihiko Shiota.

Who stars in Canary?

The principal cast of Canary includes Hoshi Ishida, Mitsuki Tanimura, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miyako Koda, Noriko Eguchi.

When was Canary released and how long is it?

Canary was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.

Who composed the musical score for Canary?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Canary was composed by Yoshihide Otomo.