Bozo
ぼっちゃん
Synopsis
Set in Nagano Prefecture, the movie stars Shingo Mizusawa (8000 Miles) as an awkward 28-year-old temporary factory worker named Kaji; a character partially modeled after the perpetrator of the 2008 Akihabara massacre. His social interactions are limited to his postings on internet message boards until he starts hanging out with a co-worker named Tanaka (Shohei Uno) who suffers from the debilitating sleep disorder narcolepsy. The pair become involved in a predicament when they attempt to protect a girl named named Yuri (Ai Tamura) from their other co-worker Okada (Yasushi Fuchikami).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
第13回東京フィルメックス
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatsushi Ōmori
- Screenplay & Story
- Hidemori Tsuchiya, Tatsushi Ōmori
- Original Score
- Yoshihide Otomo
- Original Title
- ぼっちゃん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatsushi Ōmori
Hidemori Tsuchiya, Tatsushi Ōmori
Yoshihide Otomo
Takahiko Kondo
Department Leadership Roster
Tatsushi Ōmori
Director
Hidemori Tsuchiya
Screenplay
Tatsushi Ōmori
Screenplay
Takahiko Kondo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bozo
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What is Bozo about?
Set in Nagano Prefecture, the movie stars Shingo Mizusawa (8000 Miles) as an awkward 28-year-old temporary factory worker named Kaji; a character partially modeled after the perpetrator of the 2008 Akihabara massacre. His social interactions are limited to his postings on internet message boards until he starts hanging out with a co-worker named Tanaka (Shohei Uno) who suffers from the debilitating sleep disorder narcolepsy. The pair become involved in a predicament when they attempt to protect a girl named named Yuri (Ai Tamura) from their other co-worker Okada (Yasushi Fuchikami).
Who directed Bozo?
Bozo was directed by Tatsushi Ōmori.
Who stars in Bozo?
The principal cast of Bozo includes Shingo Mizusawa, Yasushi Fuchikami, Shohei Uno, Ai Tamura.
When was Bozo released and how long is it?
Bozo was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Bozo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bozo was composed by Yoshihide Otomo.