Drum of Heaven
天の鼓
Synopsis
Heian era Japan. A gentleman discovers an abandoned baby and raises the boy as his adopted son, naming him Nijihito after the rainbow in the sky at the time he was found. The only clue to the boy’s origin is a special drum found with him. Nijihito proves to be a drumming prodigy, outshining his best friend Tatsuru. Although young Ibuki is secretly in love with Nijihito, he falls in love with a mysterious woman he sees playing the flute outside one night.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akiko Kodama
- Original Title
- 天の鼓
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
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What is Drum of Heaven about?
Heian era Japan. A gentleman discovers an abandoned baby and raises the boy as his adopted son, naming him Nijihito after the rainbow in the sky at the time he was found. The only clue to the boy’s origin is a special drum found with him. Nijihito proves to be a drumming prodigy, outshining his best friend Tatsuru. Although young Ibuki is secretly in love with Nijihito, he falls in love with a mysterious woman he sees playing the flute outside one night.
Who directed Drum of Heaven?
Drum of Heaven was directed by Akiko Kodama.
Who stars in Drum of Heaven?
The principal cast of Drum of Heaven includes Sumire Haruno, Fuzuki Miyo, Ban Akira, Ayabuki Mao, Toono Asuka.
When was Drum of Heaven released and how long is it?
Drum of Heaven was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.