Maru
まる
Synopsis
Sawada graduated from an art university but cannot rely on it to make a living and is working as an assistant to a famous contemporary artist. He lost his independent will and became accustomed to simply doing what he was told. One day, Sawada had an accident on the way to work and lost his job because of an arm injury. When he returned to the room, there was an ant on the floor. After drawing a circle as if guided by an ant, Sawada's daily life begins to be eroded by the circle.
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Maru (2024) Japanese Movie Trailer English Subtitles (まる 本予告 英語字幕)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Seoul International Women's Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoko Ogigami
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoko Ogigami
- Original Title
- まる
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Asmik Ace, JOKER FILMS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoko Ogigami
Naoko Ogigami
Masako Yamada, Masao Teshima
Department Leadership Roster
Naoko Ogigami
Director
Naoko Ogigami
Writer
Masako Yamada
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maru
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What is Maru about?
Sawada graduated from an art university but cannot rely on it to make a living and is working as an assistant to a famous contemporary artist. He lost his independent will and became accustomed to simply doing what he was told. One day, Sawada had an accident on the way to work and lost his job because of an arm injury. When he returned to the room, there was an ant on the floor. After drawing a circle as if guided by an ant, Sawada's daily life begins to be eroded by the circle.
Who directed Maru?
Maru was directed by Naoko Ogigami.
Who stars in Maru?
The principal cast of Maru includes Tsuyoshi Domoto, Riho Yoshioka, Go Ayano, Win Morisaki, Akira Emoto.
When was Maru released and how long is it?
Maru was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.