Sisam
シサム
Synopsis
A history drama portraying the confrontation between the indigenous Ainu people living on Japan’s northernmost main island—then called “Ezo” and now known as “Hokkaido”—and the “sisam”, the Ainu word for ethnic Japanese.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroyuki Nakao
- Screenplay & Story
- Masaya Ozaki
- Original Title
- シサム
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- P.I.C.S., Proteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Nakao
Masaya Ozaki
Miki Ogawa
Etsuko Kimura
Kenichi Kayama, Riko Higa
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroyuki Nakao
Director
Masaya Ozaki
Screenplay
Riko Higa
Producer
Miki Ogawa
Director of Photography
Etsuko Kimura
Editor
Tsuyoshi Takahashi
Costume Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sisam.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sisam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sisam about?
A history drama portraying the confrontation between the indigenous Ainu people living on Japan’s northernmost main island—then called “Ezo” and now known as “Hokkaido”—and the “sisam”, the Ainu word for ethnic Japanese.
Who directed Sisam?
Sisam was directed by Hiroyuki Nakao.
Who stars in Sisam?
The principal cast of Sisam includes Kanichiro, Takahiro Miura, Masato Wada, Ryota Bando, Sahel Rosa.
When was Sisam released and how long is it?
Sisam was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.