Inochi
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Synopsis
Yu Miri is a writer who's just become pregnant by her married lover. When she decides to keep the baby without his help, her ex-boyfriend Yutaka, decides to help raise him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tetsuo Shinohara
- Screenplay & Story
- Sumio Ōmori
- Original Score
- Tatsuya Murayama
- Original Title
- 命
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tetsuo Shinohara
Sumio Ōmori, Miri Yu
Tatsuya Murayama
Takeshi Hamada
Isao Tomita, Nobuko Tomita
谷徳彦, Hidenori Iyoda, Jun'ichi Shindô
Department Leadership Roster
Tetsuo Shinohara
Director
Sumio Ōmori
Screenplay
Hidenori Iyoda
Producer
Jun'ichi Shindô
Producer
Takeshi Hamada
Director of Photography
Hidetaka Ozawa
Production Design
Tatsuya Murayama
Original Music Composer
Isao Tomita
Editor
Nobuko Tomita
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inochi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inochi about?
Yu Miri is a writer who's just become pregnant by her married lover. When she decides to keep the baby without his help, her ex-boyfriend Yutaka, decides to help raise him.
Who directed Inochi?
Inochi was directed by Tetsuo Shinohara.
Who stars in Inochi?
The principal cast of Inochi includes Makiko Esumi, Etsushi Toyokawa, Toshio Kakei, Kumiko Aso, Mitsuru Hirata.
When was Inochi released and how long is it?
Inochi was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Inochi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inochi was composed by Tatsuya Murayama.