Jellyfish
ジェリー・フィッシュ
Synopsis
Based on 16-year-old writer Sarie Hinakura’s award winning story Jellyfish is centered around two adolescent girls disconnected from their immediate environment of school and mates. They first get together while staring into a jellyfish tank at a local aquarium. The relationship that ensues eventually faces tension from the divergent personalities of the two protagonists, one of whom explores a heterosexual relationship with a fellow student. Jealousy and the wrath of a lover spurned are inevitable spillovers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shusuke Kaneko
- Screenplay & Story
- Miyuki Takahashi
- Original Title
- ジェリー・フィッシュ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Team Okuyama, Booster Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shusuke Kaneko
Miyuki Takahashi, Sarie Hinakura
Chieko Suzaki
Ryôhei Naka, Akihiko Okamoto, Kazuyoshi Okuyama
Department Leadership Roster
Miyuki Takahashi
Screenplay
Chieko Suzaki
Editor
Ryôhei Naka
Producer
Shusuke Kaneko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jellyfish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jellyfish about?
Based on 16-year-old writer Sarie Hinakura’s award winning story Jellyfish is centered around two adolescent girls disconnected from their immediate environment of school and mates. They first get together while staring into a jellyfish tank at a local aquarium. The relationship that ensues eventually faces tension from the divergent personalities of the two protagonists, one of whom explores a heterosexual relationship with a fellow student. Jealousy and the wrath of a lover spurned are inevitable spillovers.
Who directed Jellyfish?
Jellyfish was directed by Shusuke Kaneko.
Who stars in Jellyfish?
The principal cast of Jellyfish includes Mio Ohtani, Rumi Hanai, Naomi Akimoto, Yû Chidai, Kotaro Kakimoto.
When was Jellyfish released and how long is it?
Jellyfish was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is Jellyfish based on a book or true story?
Jellyfish is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sarie Hinakura".