When the Island Floats
かぶと島が浮く日
Synopsis
Mikio, the former manager of a shuttered movie theater, begins tracing his origins when its building is slated for demolition and redevelopment. His high school best friend, Nobuhiro, struggles to face his father’s advancing dementia. Old things fade away, and new things are born. Every day unfolds as a fleeting moment in a city undergoing constant change.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hiroshima International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryo Katayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryo Katayama
- Original Score
- Hiroyuki Onogawa
- Original Title
- かぶと島が浮く日
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryo Katayama
Ryo Katayama
Hiroyuki Onogawa
Ryo Katayama, Ryo Anraku
Shinji Matsubayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Ryo Katayama
Director
Ryo Katayama
Writer
Ryo Katayama
Editor
Ryo Anraku
Editor
Shinji Matsubayashi
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for When the Island Floats.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Island Floats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Island Floats about?
Mikio, the former manager of a shuttered movie theater, begins tracing his origins when its building is slated for demolition and redevelopment. His high school best friend, Nobuhiro, struggles to face his father’s advancing dementia. Old things fade away, and new things are born. Every day unfolds as a fleeting moment in a city undergoing constant change.
Who directed When the Island Floats?
When the Island Floats was directed by Ryo Katayama.
Who stars in When the Island Floats?
The principal cast of When the Island Floats includes Shinji Matsubayashi, Doronzu Ishimoto, Hinako Saeki, Nobuto Okamoto.
When was When the Island Floats released and how long is it?
When the Island Floats was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Island Floats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Island Floats was composed by Hiroyuki Onogawa.