Kumamoto Stories
熊本物語
Synopsis
Jidai-geki period / folklore type stories that were comissioned by the Kumamoto prefacture of Kyushu island in 1996 and filmed over a period of three years. Kumamoto Monogatari is a 2002 omnibus which includes the three short films: Zuiketsu Genso: Tonkararin Yume Densetsu, Kikuchi-jo Monogatari: Sakimori-tachi no Uta, Onna Kunishuu Ikki.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Screenplay & Story
- Itaru Era
- Original Title
- 熊本物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Miike
Itaru Era
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Miike
Director
Itaru Era
Screenplay
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What is Kumamoto Stories about?
Jidai-geki period / folklore type stories that were comissioned by the Kumamoto prefacture of Kyushu island in 1996 and filmed over a period of three years. Kumamoto Monogatari is a 2002 omnibus which includes the three short films: Zuiketsu Genso: Tonkararin Yume Densetsu, Kikuchi-jo Monogatari: Sakimori-tachi no Uta, Onna Kunishuu Ikki.
Who directed Kumamoto Stories?
Kumamoto Stories was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in Kumamoto Stories?
The principal cast of Kumamoto Stories includes Tohru Emori, Renji Ishibashi, Jinpachi Nezu, Ren Osugi, Kenichi Endo.
When was Kumamoto Stories released and how long is it?
Kumamoto Stories was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.