Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter
Synopsis
Frustrated with her mundane life, a Tokyo office worker becomes obsessed with a fictional movie that she mistakes for a documentary. Fixating on a scene where stolen cash is buried in North Dakota, she travels to America to find it.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-16
Top Cast
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Rinko Kikuchi
Kumiko
Nobuyuki Katsube
Sakagami
Kanako Higashi
Michi
Ichi Kyokaku
Library Security Guard
Ayaka Onishi
Chieko
Mayuko Kawakita
Ms. Kanazaki
Asami Tano
Office Lady
Ako Yoshida
Office Lady
Anna Wakamori
Office Lady
Risa Hotta
Office Lady
Hitomi Sawano
Office Lady
Maki Issô
Office Lady
Ariei Umefune
Office Lady
Takao Kinoshita
Dry Cleaning Clerk
Shirley Venard
Older Woman
David Zellner
Policeman
Nathan Zellner
Robert
Yumiko Hioki
Kumiko's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$740K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Zellner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
- Original Score
- Yvonne Lambert, Toto Miranda, Josh Lambert
- Original Title
- Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $740K
- Production Studios
- Ad Hominem Enterprises, Lila 9th Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Zellner
David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Yvonne Lambert, Toto Miranda, Josh Lambert
Sean Porter
Melba Jodorowsky
Andrew Banks, Chris Ohlson, Rinko Kikuchi, Nathan Zellner, Cameron Lamb
Department Leadership Roster
David Zellner
Director
Sean Porter
Director of Photography
Andrew Banks
Producer
Chris Ohlson
Producer
Kikuo Ohta
Production Design
Chad Keith
Production Design
Nathan Zellner
Producer
Cameron Lamb
Producer
Melba Jodorowsky
Editor
Jim Burke
Producer
Yvonne Lambert
Original Music Composer
Toto Miranda
Original Music Composer
Josh Lambert
Original Music Composer
David Zellner
Screenplay
Nathan Zellner
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter
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What is Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter about?
Frustrated with her mundane life, a Tokyo office worker becomes obsessed with a fictional movie that she mistakes for a documentary. Fixating on a scene where stolen cash is buried in North Dakota, she travels to America to find it.
Who directed Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter?
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter was directed by David Zellner.
Who stars in Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter?
The principal cast of Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter includes Rinko Kikuchi, Nobuyuki Katsube, Kanako Higashi, Ichi Kyokaku, Ayaka Onishi.
When was Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter released and how long is it?
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter make at the box office?
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter grossed $740K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter was composed by Yvonne Lambert, Toto Miranda, Josh Lambert.