Hal
ハル
Synopsis
Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.
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HAL - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-17
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Yoshimasa Hosoya
Hal (voice)
Yoko Hikasa
Kurumi (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
Ryuu (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
Aranami (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Tokio (voice)
Ako Mayama
Tsukiko (voice)
Hikari Yono
Rumiko (voice)
Showko Tsuda
Mami (voice)
Ikki
Nepali (voice)
Kanami Satou
Megane (voice)
Hiroki Goto
Maru (voice)
Arisa Nishiguchi
Hat (voice)
Ryo Kuratomi
Ryuu's Friend (voice)
Uko Tachibana
Erika (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 2, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryotaro Makihara
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsutomu Izumi, Tokiko Mega
- Original Score
- Michiru Oshima
- Original Title
- ハル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- WIT STUDIO, Production I.G, Shochiku, Pony Canyon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryotaro Makihara
Tsutomu Izumi, Tokiko Mega
Michiru Oshima
Koji Tanaka
Aya Hida
George Wada, Kazutaka Akimoto, Yoko Furukawa, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, Fumi Teranishi
Department Leadership Roster
Ryotaro Makihara
Director
Tsutomu Izumi
Screenplay
George Wada
Producer
Aya Hida
Editor
Michiru Oshima
Original Music Composer
Koji Tanaka
Director of Photography
Fumi Teranishi
Producer
Tetsuya Kinoshita
Producer
Tokiko Mega
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hal
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What is Hal about?
Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.
Who directed Hal?
Hal was directed by Ryotaro Makihara.
Who stars in Hal?
The principal cast of Hal includes Yoshimasa Hosoya, Yoko Hikasa, Mamoru Miyano, Shinpachi Tsuji, Tamio Ohki.
When was Hal released and how long is it?
Hal was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Hal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hal was composed by Michiru Oshima.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hal?
Hal holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).