I Am Kirishima
「桐島です」
Synopsis
On January 25th, 2024, Hiroshi Uchida, a 70-year-old man with terminal cancer made a deathbed confession to the Kamakura hospital staff treating him: “I am Satoshi Kirishima.” On January 29th, he died. For 49 years, Kirishima was a fugitive pursued by the police for his involvement with the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front’s bombing campaign that terrified Tokyo in the 70s. While others from the group were caught and sentenced to death, Kirishima remained on the run and off the radar by working as a day-labourer and living a solitary life amongst neighbours who affectionately dubbed him “Ucchan,” a quiet guy known to like a beer and rock music.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Osaka Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Banmei Takahashi
- Original Title
- 「桐島です」
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Banmei Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Banmei Takahashi
Director
Takayuki Suzuki
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am Kirishima
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Am Kirishima about?
On January 25th, 2024, Hiroshi Uchida, a 70-year-old man with terminal cancer made a deathbed confession to the Kamakura hospital staff treating him: “I am Satoshi Kirishima.” On January 29th, he died. For 49 years, Kirishima was a fugitive pursued by the police for his involvement with the East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front’s bombing campaign that terrified Tokyo in the 70s. While others from the group were caught and sentenced to death, Kirishima remained on the run and off the radar by working as a day-labourer and living a solitary life amongst neighbours who affectionately dubbed him “Ucchan,” a quiet guy known to like a beer and rock music.
Who directed I Am Kirishima?
I Am Kirishima was directed by Banmei Takahashi.
Who stars in I Am Kirishima?
The principal cast of I Am Kirishima includes Katsuya Maiguma, Eita Okuno, Kana Kita, Kenta Harada, So Yamanaka.
When was I Am Kirishima released and how long is it?
I Am Kirishima was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.