Nobody Knows
誰も知らない
“Did mom really abandon us?”
Synopsis
In a small Tokyo apartment, twelve-year-old Akira must care for his younger siblings after their mother leaves them and shows no sign of returning.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Nobody Knows - 誰も知らない (2004) - Official Trailer, English Sub
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-06
Top Cast
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Yuya Yagira
Akira
Ayu Kitaura
Kyoko
Hiei Kimura
Shigeru
Momoko Shimizu
Yuki
Hanae Kan
Saki
YOU
Keiko
Ryo Kase
Hiroyama Jun
Kazuyoshi Kushida
Yoshinaga
Yukiko Okamoto
Eriko Yoshinaga
Sei Hiraizumi
Tsukasa Nakanobu
Takako Tate
Sanae Miyajima
Yuichi Kimura
Sugihara
Kenichi Endo
Kazutaka Kyohashi
Susumu Terajima
Shinichi Izawa
Shinichi Hashizawa
Keiko's Husband
Shinya Kito
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Screenplay & Story
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Original Score
- Titi Matsumura
- Original Title
- 誰も知らない
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Engine Film, c-style, Bandai Visual, TV Man Union, Cinequanon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Titi Matsumura
Yutaka Yamazaki
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Department Leadership Roster
Titi Matsumura
Original Music Composer
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Screenplay
Yutaka Yamazaki
Director of Photography
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Editor
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Producer
Keiko Mitsumatsu
Production Design
Toshihiro Isomi
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nobody Knows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nobody Knows about?
In a small Tokyo apartment, twelve-year-old Akira must care for his younger siblings after their mother leaves them and shows no sign of returning.
Who directed Nobody Knows?
Nobody Knows was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Who stars in Nobody Knows?
The principal cast of Nobody Knows includes Yuya Yagira, Ayu Kitaura, Hiei Kimura, Momoko Shimizu, Hanae Kan.
When was Nobody Knows released and how long is it?
Nobody Knows was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Nobody Knows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nobody Knows was composed by Titi Matsumura.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nobody Knows?
Nobody Knows holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).