Non-ko
ノン子36歳（家事手伝い）
Synopsis
Nobuko tried to be successful as an actress in Tokyo (stage name ‘Nonko’), but wasn’t popular. She married her manager and soon divorced. Now a once-divorced woman in her mid-30s, she returns home to the Shinto shrine that her family runs, to help out with domestic chores. Her father is always in a stubborn rage, her mother is always trying to calm things down. However, Nonko’s married sister, who already has a daughter, scathingly says of Nonko, “It’s all over for her.”
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Takashi Ujita
- Original Title
- ノン子36歳（家事手伝い）
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Nippan Group Holdings, Toei Video Company, There's Enterprise
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
Takashi Ujita
Ryuto Kondo
Zensuke Hori
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Ujita
Writer
Ryuto Kondo
Director of Photography
Zensuke Hori
Editor
Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Non-ko
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What is Non-ko about?
Nobuko tried to be successful as an actress in Tokyo (stage name ‘Nonko’), but wasn’t popular. She married her manager and soon divorced. Now a once-divorced woman in her mid-30s, she returns home to the Shinto shrine that her family runs, to help out with domestic chores. Her father is always in a stubborn rage, her mother is always trying to calm things down. However, Nonko’s married sister, who already has a daughter, scathingly says of Nonko, “It’s all over for her.”
Who directed Non-ko?
Non-ko was directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri.
Who stars in Non-ko?
The principal cast of Non-ko includes Maki Sakai, Gen Hoshino, Shingo Tsurumi, Kanji Tsuda, Shigeru Saiki.
When was Non-ko released and how long is it?
Non-ko was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.