Days in the Shade
秋聲旅日記
Synopsis
In modern-day Kanazawa, writer Tokuda Shūsei returns to his hometown and is quietly drawn to Okine, the daughter of a fading inn. Inspired by four of Shūsei’s works, director Shinji Aoyama (Desert Moon) transforms the inner world of a Meiji-era novelist into a meditative film that drifts between memory and the present, culminating in a luminous live performance that dissolves the boundary between art and life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinji Aoyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Shūsei Tokuda
- Original Score
- Dowser
- Original Title
- 秋聲旅日記
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinji Aoyama
Shūsei Tokuda
Dowser
Department Leadership Roster
Shinji Aoyama
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Days in the Shade
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What is Days in the Shade about?
In modern-day Kanazawa, writer Tokuda Shūsei returns to his hometown and is quietly drawn to Okine, the daughter of a fading inn. Inspired by four of Shūsei’s works, director Shinji Aoyama (Desert Moon) transforms the inner world of a Meiji-era novelist into a meditative film that drifts between memory and the present, culminating in a luminous live performance that dissolves the boundary between art and life.
Who directed Days in the Shade?
Days in the Shade was directed by Shinji Aoyama.
Who stars in Days in the Shade?
The principal cast of Days in the Shade includes Kyusaku Shimada, Maho Toyota, Tao Nashimoto.
When was Days in the Shade released and how long is it?
Days in the Shade was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Days in the Shade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Days in the Shade was composed by Dowser.