Memories of Matsuko
嫌われ松子の一生
“Destiny of shrine maiden.”
Synopsis
While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial events that sank Matsuko's life into a despairing tragedy.
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Memories of Matsuko (嫌われ松子の一生 - Tetsuya Nakashima - Japan, 2006) TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-14
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Miki Nakatani
Matsuko Kawajiri
Eita Nagayama
Sho Kawajiri
Yusuke Iseya
Yoichi Ryu
Teruyuki Kagawa
Norio Kawajiri
Mikako Ichikawa
Kumi Kawajiri
Asuka Kurosawa
Megumi Sawamura
Akira Emoto
Tsunehiro Kawajiri
Gori
Shuji Okura
Ko Shibasaki
Asuka
Kankuro Kudo
Tetsuya Yamekawa
Shinji Takeda
Onodera
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
Kenji Shimazu
Gekidan Hitori
Takeo Okano
Magi
Detective
Shosuke Tanihara
Shunji Saeki
Cunning Takeyama
Vice-Principal
Masahiro Komoto
Man with Stand on School Trip
Takuzo Kadono
Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tetsuya Nakashima
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuya Nakashima
- Original Score
- Gabriele Roberto, Takeshi Shibuya
- Original Title
- 嫌われ松子の一生
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- TBS, Amuse Soft Entertainment, Stardust Pictures, TOHO, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Tokyo FM, PARCO, Horipro, Warner Music Japan, Suplex, Gentosha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tetsuya Nakashima
Tetsuya Nakashima, Muneki Yamada
Gabriele Roberto, Takeshi Shibuya
Shôichi Atô
Yoshiyuki Koike
Yasuhiro Mase, Yûji Ishida, Hidemi Satani, Keita Kodama
Department Leadership Roster
Tetsuya Nakashima
Screenplay
Tetsuya Nakashima
Director
Masahide Yanagawase
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gabriele Roberto
Original Music Composer
Towako Kuwajima
Production Design
Yûji Ishida
Producer
Hidemi Satani
Producer
Yoshiyuki Koike
Editor
Shôichi Atô
Director of Photography
Takeshi Shibuya
Original Music Composer
Hiromi Shintani
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memories of Matsuko
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What is Memories of Matsuko about?
While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial events that sank Matsuko's life into a despairing tragedy.
Who directed Memories of Matsuko?
Memories of Matsuko was directed by Tetsuya Nakashima.
Who stars in Memories of Matsuko?
The principal cast of Memories of Matsuko includes Miki Nakatani, Eita Nagayama, Yusuke Iseya, Teruyuki Kagawa, Mikako Ichikawa.
When was Memories of Matsuko released and how long is it?
Memories of Matsuko was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Memories of Matsuko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memories of Matsuko was composed by Gabriele Roberto, Takeshi Shibuya.
Is Memories of Matsuko based on a book or true story?
Memories of Matsuko is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Muneki Yamada".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memories of Matsuko?
Memories of Matsuko holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).