Worlds Apart
違国日記
Synopsis
Makio Kōdai is a shy 35-year-old woman. She works as a novelist. One day, her sibling and her sibling's married partner die in a car accident. Makio Kōdai attends their funeral and meets her 15-year-old niece Asa Takumi, who is now left alone due to her parents’ death. The other relatives at the funeral speak insensitive words around Asa Takumi. Makio Kōdai gets furious at them and decides to take in her niece. Makio Kōdai, who has problems having relationships with other people, and Asa Takumi now begin to live together.
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Worlds Apart - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 2, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natsuki Seta
- Screenplay & Story
- Natsuki Seta
- Original Score
- Masakatsu Takagi
- Original Title
- 違国日記
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Tokyo Theatres Company, Showgate, Django Film, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, VAP, Nippan Group Holdings
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natsuki Seta
Natsuki Seta, Tomoko Yamashita
Masakatsu Takagi
Hidetoshi Shinomiya
Natsuki Seta
Toshikazu Nishigaya, Yuki Nishimiya
Department Leadership Roster
Natsuki Seta
Director
Natsuki Seta
Screenplay
Toshikazu Nishigaya
Producer
Yuki Nishimiya
Producer
Natsuki Seta
Editor
Masakatsu Takagi
Original Music Composer
Hidetoshi Shinomiya
Director of Photography
Naozumi Tanaka
Production Design
Norifumi Ataka
Production Design
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What is Worlds Apart about?
Makio Kōdai is a shy 35-year-old woman. She works as a novelist. One day, her sibling and her sibling's married partner die in a car accident. Makio Kōdai attends their funeral and meets her 15-year-old niece Asa Takumi, who is now left alone due to her parents’ death. The other relatives at the funeral speak insensitive words around Asa Takumi. Makio Kōdai gets furious at them and decides to take in her niece. Makio Kōdai, who has problems having relationships with other people, and Asa Takumi now begin to live together.
Who directed Worlds Apart?
Worlds Apart was directed by Natsuki Seta.
Who stars in Worlds Apart?
The principal cast of Worlds Apart includes Yui Aragaki, Hayase Ikoi, Koji Seto, Kaho, Rina Komiyama.
When was Worlds Apart released and how long is it?
Worlds Apart was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Worlds Apart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Worlds Apart was composed by Masakatsu Takagi.