Belonging
とりつくしま
Synopsis
A person in charge of “Belonging” appears before people whose lives have ended and tells them, “Do you have any regrets in this world? If you have, you can become an object and return there.” A wife decides to become her husband’s favorite mug, a boy becomes his favorite blue jungle gym, a grandmother becomes the camera that she gave to her grandson, and a mother becomes rosin that is used in a baseball game so that she can watch her son pitch in the game. At the very end of their lives, they spend time with their loved ones as objects.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nippon Connection Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kahori Higashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kahori Higashi, Naoko Higashi
- Original Title
- とりつくしま
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ENBU Seminar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kahori Higashi
Kahori Higashi, Naoko Higashi
Department Leadership Roster
Kahori Higashi
Director
Kahori Higashi
Writer
Tomoya Hatake
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belonging
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Belonging about?
A person in charge of “Belonging” appears before people whose lives have ended and tells them, “Do you have any regrets in this world? If you have, you can become an object and return there.” A wife decides to become her husband’s favorite mug, a boy becomes his favorite blue jungle gym, a grandmother becomes the camera that she gave to her grandson, and a mother becomes rosin that is used in a baseball game so that she can watch her son pitch in the game. At the very end of their lives, they spend time with their loved ones as objects.
Who directed Belonging?
Belonging was directed by Kahori Higashi.
Who stars in Belonging?
The principal cast of Belonging includes Tsumugi Hashimoto, Umeno Uno, Miyu Ogawa, Azusa Nakazawa, Yoshiyuki Shibata.
When was Belonging released and how long is it?
Belonging was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Belonging based on a book or true story?
Belonging is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Naoko Higashi".