Amami
奄美
Synopsis
Naomi Kawase goes to the south of Japan in search of her family origins on Amami Island, with her four-year-old son Mitsuki. They meet parents, chat with the island’s inhabitants, eat traditional goat soup, observe a total solar eclipse. By reconnecting the threads of her family history, Naomi Kawase gradually fills the void left by her parents' abandonment.
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July 13, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Kawase
- Original Score
- Masamichi Shigeno
- Original Title
- 奄美
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Kawase
Masamichi Shigeno
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Kawase
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amami
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amami about?
Naomi Kawase goes to the south of Japan in search of her family origins on Amami Island, with her four-year-old son Mitsuki. They meet parents, chat with the island’s inhabitants, eat traditional goat soup, observe a total solar eclipse. By reconnecting the threads of her family history, Naomi Kawase gradually fills the void left by her parents' abandonment.
Who directed Amami?
Amami was directed by Naomi Kawase.
Who stars in Amami?
The principal cast of Amami includes Naomi Kawase, Mitsuki Kawase, Ichizo Sato, Norio Fukusaki.
When was Amami released and how long is it?
Amami was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Amami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amami was composed by Masamichi Shigeno.