The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks
竜宮、暁のきみ
Synopsis
A fantasy inspired by the legend of Urashima Taro, who is said to have spent decades living in an undersea realm. Set on the Shonai Peninsula in Kagawa Prefecture, it presents a dream-like depiction of a young man's recovery from the death of a friend. University student Taro nearly drowns in the sea on a visit home but is rescued by his close hometown friend Masahiko, who instead loses his own life. Taro is wracked with guilt. Then one day, a strange girl named Mizuki appears before him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aoki Katsunari
- Screenplay & Story
- Aoki Katsunari
- Original Title
- 竜宮、暁のきみ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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Aoki Katsunari
Aoki Katsunari
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Aoki Katsunari
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Aoki Katsunari
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What is The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks about?
A fantasy inspired by the legend of Urashima Taro, who is said to have spent decades living in an undersea realm. Set on the Shonai Peninsula in Kagawa Prefecture, it presents a dream-like depiction of a young man's recovery from the death of a friend. University student Taro nearly drowns in the sea on a visit home but is rescued by his close hometown friend Masahiko, who instead loses his own life. Taro is wracked with guilt. Then one day, a strange girl named Mizuki appears before him.
Who directed The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks?
The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks was directed by Aoki Katsunari.
Who stars in The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks?
The principal cast of The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks includes Hoshi Ishida, Risa Taniuchi, Yūkichi Kobayashi, Motoki Ochiai, Akiko Matsumoto.
When was The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks released and how long is it?
The Palace of Ryugu, When Day Breaks was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.