Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek
カクレンボ
Synopsis
Among the ruins of the city, there is a game only children can play. It is called “Otokoyo”; a game of hide-and-seek. But whenever children play this game, one by one they would disappear into the blinds of the buildings… The story begins when a boy enters the world of Otokoyo, to find his missing sister.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shuhei Morita
- Screenplay & Story
- Shiro Kuro
- Original Score
- Reiji Kitasato
- Original Title
- カクレンボ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- dentsu, CoMix Wave Films, YAMATOWORKS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shuhei Morita
Shiro Kuro, Shuhei Morita
Reiji Kitasato
Shuhei Morita
Department Leadership Roster
Reiji Kitasato
Original Music Composer
Shuhei Morita
Producer
Shuhei Morita
Director
Shiro Kuro
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What is Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek about?
Among the ruins of the city, there is a game only children can play. It is called “Otokoyo”; a game of hide-and-seek. But whenever children play this game, one by one they would disappear into the blinds of the buildings… The story begins when a boy enters the world of Otokoyo, to find his missing sister.
Who directed Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek?
Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek was directed by Shuhei Morita.
Who stars in Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek?
The principal cast of Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek includes Junko Takeuchi, Ryou Naitou, Masami Suzuki, Akiko Kobayashi, Mika Ishibashi.
When was Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek released and how long is it?
Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek was composed by Reiji Kitasato.