Oshorin
おしょりん
Synopsis
In 1905, in the village of Asotsu, Fukui prefecture. Gozaemon Masunaga was struggling to establish industry in the area. At that time, his younger brother, Kohachi, proposed manufacturing eyeglass frames in the village. Amid fierce opposition from the villagers, the two begin a difficult journey together. This is the story of two brothers who changed the world with their glasses.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshihisa Kodama
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshihisa Kodama, Erika Seki
- Original Title
- おしょりん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- KADOKAWA, TOROCCOFILM, KOEI-PRO, West Japan Marketing Communications, WEST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshihisa Kodama
Yoshihisa Kodama, Erika Seki
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshihisa Kodama
Director
Yoshihisa Kodama
Screenplay
Erika Seki
Screenplay
Kimie Kurotaki
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oshorin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oshorin about?
In 1905, in the village of Asotsu, Fukui prefecture. Gozaemon Masunaga was struggling to establish industry in the area. At that time, his younger brother, Kohachi, proposed manufacturing eyeglass frames in the village. Amid fierce opposition from the villagers, the two begin a difficult journey together. This is the story of two brothers who changed the world with their glasses.
Who directed Oshorin?
Oshorin was directed by Yoshihisa Kodama.
Who stars in Oshorin?
The principal cast of Oshorin includes Kie Kitano, Win Morisaki, Taro Suruga, Ai Takahashi, Shiori Akita.
When was Oshorin released and how long is it?
Oshorin was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.