
Koma
狛
Synopsis
Kawase explores the fragile and often tense history between Korea and Japan through the relationship that develops between a third generation Korean-Japanese man, who unexpectedly visits the small and quiet village of Koma, and a Japanese woman, a somewhat mysterious inhabitant of the village.
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Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Kawase
- Original Title
- 狛
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Jeonju International Film Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Kawase
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Kawase
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Koma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Koma about?
Kawase explores the fragile and often tense history between Korea and Japan through the relationship that develops between a third generation Korean-Japanese man, who unexpectedly visits the small and quiet village of Koma, and a Japanese woman, a somewhat mysterious inhabitant of the village.
Who directed Koma?
Koma was directed by Naomi Kawase.
Who stars in Koma?
The principal cast of Koma includes Yuko Nakamura, Kazuki Kitamura.
When was Koma released and how long is it?
Koma was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 34m.




















