Tsugumi
つぐみ
Synopsis
Tsugumi, who lives in a small seaside town, has been in delicate health from birth. Her parents spoiled her and she is rough and selfish. However, a few people are attracted by her beauty and unique character.
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Tsugumi - Banana Yoshimoto
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-20
Top Cast
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Riho Makise
Tugumi Yamamoto
Tomoko Nakajima
Maria Shirakawa
Yasuyo Shirashima
Youko Yamamoto
Hiroyuki Sanada
Kyoichi Takahashi
Misako Watanabe
Tugumi's Mother
Morio Agata
Maria's Father
Kazuo Zaitsu
Kyoichi's Brother
Masami Shimojō
Doctor
Setsuko Takahashi
Maria's Mother
Genichirō Takahashi
Pastry Shop Manager
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jun Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jun Ichikawa
- Original Score
- Bun Itakura
- Original Title
- つぐみ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku-Fuji Company, Yamada Right Vision Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jun Ichikawa
Jun Ichikawa, Banana Yoshimoto
Bun Itakura
Koichi Kawakami
Shizuo Arakawa
Takio Yoshida
Department Leadership Roster
Jun Ichikawa
Director
Takio Yoshida
Producer
Shunichiro Shoda
Production Design
Bun Itakura
Original Music Composer
Jun Ichikawa
Screenplay
Koichi Kawakami
Director of Photography
Shizuo Arakawa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tsugumi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tsugumi about?
Tsugumi, who lives in a small seaside town, has been in delicate health from birth. Her parents spoiled her and she is rough and selfish. However, a few people are attracted by her beauty and unique character.
Who directed Tsugumi?
Tsugumi was directed by Jun Ichikawa.
Who stars in Tsugumi?
The principal cast of Tsugumi includes Riho Makise, Tomoko Nakajima, Yasuyo Shirashima, Hiroyuki Sanada, Misako Watanabe.
When was Tsugumi released and how long is it?
Tsugumi was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Tsugumi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tsugumi was composed by Bun Itakura.
Is Tsugumi based on a book or true story?
Tsugumi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Banana Yoshimoto".