Millennium Actress
千年女優
“The magic of movies, the mystery of memory.”
Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Millennium Actress - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-20
Top Cast
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Miyoko Shoji
Chiyoko Fujiwara (70's) (voice)
Mami Koyama
Chiyoko Fujiwara (20-40's) (voice)
Fumiko Orikasa
Chiyoko Fujiwara (10-20's) (voice)
Showko Tsuda
Eiko Shimao (voice)
Shozo Iizuka
Genya Tachibana (voice)
Masaya Onosaka
Kyouji Ida (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
The Man with the Scar (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
The Man of the Key (voice)
Hisako Kyoda
Chiyoko's Mother (voice)
Tomie Kataoka
Mino (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 7, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satoshi Kon
- Screenplay & Story
- Satoshi Kon, Sadayuki Murai
- Original Score
- Susumu Hirasawa
- Original Title
- 千年女優
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $38K
- Production Studios
- Madhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satoshi Kon
Satoshi Kon, Sadayuki Murai
Susumu Hirasawa
Hisao Shirai
Satoshi Terauchi
Taro Maki, Masao Maruyama
Department Leadership Roster
Satoshi Kon
Director
Taro Maki
Producer
Susumu Hirasawa
Original Music Composer
Satoshi Kon
Screenplay
Hisao Shirai
Director of Photography
Satoshi Terauchi
Editor
Sadayuki Murai
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Millennium Actress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Millennium Actress about?
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
Who directed Millennium Actress?
Millennium Actress was directed by Satoshi Kon.
Who stars in Millennium Actress?
The principal cast of Millennium Actress includes Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama, Fumiko Orikasa, Showko Tsuda, Shozo Iizuka.
When was Millennium Actress released and how long is it?
Millennium Actress was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Millennium Actress make at the box office?
Millennium Actress grossed $38K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Millennium Actress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Millennium Actress was composed by Susumu Hirasawa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Millennium Actress?
Millennium Actress holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).