Messenger from the Moon
月よりの使者
Synopsis
It was a sanatorium in the highlands. Patients such as Totsuka, Hirota, and Hashida were battling their illnesses under the devoted care of Michiko, a nurse so beautiful and noble that she was nicknamed “The Messenger from the Moon.” When Totsuka learned that Hirota, who was about to be discharged, secretly loved Michiko, he devised a plan and arranged for them to spend some time alone in a birch grove. Hirota and Michiko made a firm vow for their future, but around that time, an unexpected visitor arrived at Hirota’s hospital room.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bin Katō
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoyuki Hatta
- Original Score
- Nobuo Iida
- Original Title
- 月よりの使者
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bin Katō
Naoyuki Hatta, Masao Kume
Nobuo Iida
Senkichirō Takeda
Ryunosuke Shimizu
Department Leadership Roster
Bin Katō
Director
Naoyuki Hatta
Screenplay
Ryunosuke Shimizu
Producer
Senkichirō Takeda
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messenger from the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Messenger from the Moon about?
It was a sanatorium in the highlands. Patients such as Totsuka, Hirota, and Hashida were battling their illnesses under the devoted care of Michiko, a nurse so beautiful and noble that she was nicknamed “The Messenger from the Moon.” When Totsuka learned that Hirota, who was about to be discharged, secretly loved Michiko, he devised a plan and arranged for them to spend some time alone in a birch grove. Hirota and Michiko made a firm vow for their future, but around that time, an unexpected visitor arrived at Hirota’s hospital room.
Who directed Messenger from the Moon?
Messenger from the Moon was directed by Bin Katō.
Who stars in Messenger from the Moon?
The principal cast of Messenger from the Moon includes Ken Uehara, Kogiku Hanayagi, Chizuru Kitagawa, Chieko Sōma, Ichirō Sugai.
When was Messenger from the Moon released and how long is it?
Messenger from the Moon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Messenger from the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Messenger from the Moon was composed by Nobuo Iida.