The Drop of Stone
石のしずく
Synopsis
A cinepoetry about the demolition of University of Tokyo’s student residence (known as “Komaba-ryo” [駒場寮]) after it was closed down. In this film, Sekine metaphorically depicts the record of the demolition as “passage of time” through some images (many of which evoke “stream”) and the phantom. As a side note, the phantom is played by experimental filmmaker Erice Matsui [松井エリセ]. She ran an art gallery in the place and held independent screenings called “Theatre Moon” [テアトル・ムーン].
Release History & Theatrical Window
The exact release date is unknown. Only the year 1997 is confirmed according to Kraut Film.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroyuki Sekine
- Original Title
- 石のしずく
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Sekine
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroyuki Sekine
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Drop of Stone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drop of Stone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Drop of Stone about?
A cinepoetry about the demolition of University of Tokyo’s student residence (known as “Komaba-ryo” [駒場寮]) after it was closed down. In this film, Sekine metaphorically depicts the record of the demolition as “passage of time” through some images (many of which evoke “stream”) and the phantom. As a side note, the phantom is played by experimental filmmaker Erice Matsui [松井エリセ]. She ran an art gallery in the place and held independent screenings called “Theatre Moon” [テアトル・ムーン].
Who directed The Drop of Stone?
The Drop of Stone was directed by Hiroyuki Sekine.
Who stars in The Drop of Stone?
The principal cast of The Drop of Stone includes Not specified.
When was The Drop of Stone released and how long is it?
The Drop of Stone was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.