The Witch of the West Is Dead
西の魔女が死んだ
Synopsis
A 13-year-old girl named Mai refuses to go to school due to her asthma. Her parents send her to to stay with her British grandmother in the countryside. Thinking her grandmother is a witch, Mai asks for witch lessons. Her grandmother plays along, but instead ends up teaching Mai lessons which help her become more responsible and enjoy the simple aspects of life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunichi Nagasaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaori Mizushima, Shunichi Nagasaki
- Original Title
- 西の魔女が死んだ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- The Asahi Shimbun, Nippan Group Holdings, TV Tokyo, Asmik Ace Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunichi Nagasaki
Kaori Mizushima, Shunichi Nagasaki, Kaho Nashiki
Makoto Watanabe
Hirohide Abe
Masao Teshima, Yasushi Tsuge, Masayuki Tanishima, Tsutomu Sakurai
Department Leadership Roster
Shunichi Nagasaki
Director
Kaori Mizushima
Screenplay
Shunichi Nagasaki
Screenplay
Yasushi Tsuge
Producer
Masayuki Tanishima
Producer
Tsutomu Sakurai
Producer
Makoto Watanabe
Director of Photography
Kyouko Yauchi
Production Design
Hirohide Abe
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witch of the West Is Dead
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What is The Witch of the West Is Dead about?
A 13-year-old girl named Mai refuses to go to school due to her asthma. Her parents send her to to stay with her British grandmother in the countryside. Thinking her grandmother is a witch, Mai asks for witch lessons. Her grandmother plays along, but instead ends up teaching Mai lessons which help her become more responsible and enjoy the simple aspects of life.
Who directed The Witch of the West Is Dead?
The Witch of the West Is Dead was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
Who stars in The Witch of the West Is Dead?
The principal cast of The Witch of the West Is Dead includes Mayu Takahashi, Yuichi Kimura, Nao Omori, Sachi Parker, Katsumi Takahashi.
When was The Witch of the West Is Dead released and how long is it?
The Witch of the West Is Dead was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is The Witch of the West Is Dead based on a book or true story?
The Witch of the West Is Dead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kaho Nashiki".