Darkness in the Light
日本の黒い夏 [冤enzai罪]
Synopsis
A middle-aged salaryman with a typical family, living quietly in a provincial city (Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture), wakes up one morning in the summer of 1994 to find himself the prime suspect in the biggest mass-murder case of the decade.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kei Kumai
- Screenplay & Story
- Kei Kumai
- Original Score
- Teizō Matsumura
- Original Title
- 日本の黒い夏 [冤enzai罪]
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kei Kumai
Kei Kumai, Koichi Hiraishi
Teizō Matsumura
Kazuo Okuhara
Osamu Inoue
Taketo Niitsu, Masaya Nakamura
Department Leadership Roster
Kei Kumai
Director
Osamu Inoue
Editor
Teizō Matsumura
Original Music Composer
Kazuo Okuhara
Director of Photography
Kei Kumai
Screenplay
Taketo Niitsu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkness in the Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Darkness in the Light about?
A middle-aged salaryman with a typical family, living quietly in a provincial city (Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture), wakes up one morning in the summer of 1994 to find himself the prime suspect in the biggest mass-murder case of the decade.
Who directed Darkness in the Light?
Darkness in the Light was directed by Kei Kumai.
Who stars in Darkness in the Light?
The principal cast of Darkness in the Light includes Kiichi Nakai, Akira Terao, Naomi Hosokawa, Nagiko Tono, Yukiya Kitamura.
When was Darkness in the Light released and how long is it?
Darkness in the Light was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Darkness in the Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darkness in the Light was composed by Teizō Matsumura.