Closed Note
クローズド・ノート
Synopsis
Kae Horii moves into her new flat in an undisclosed area of Kyoto. While unpacking her belongings, she discovers a hidden compartment behind a inconspicuous mirror. In that compartment, Kae finds a notebook, that turns out to be a diary belonging to the previous tenant. Later that evening Kae starts to read the diary. The writer of the diary is Ibuki Mano, a young lady about to embark on her first year as an elementary school teacher. Ibuki is also in love with a man named Takashi, who may or may not hold similar feelings for Ibuki.
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Erika Sawajiri
Kae Horii
Yusuke Iseya
Ryu Ishitobi
Yuko Takeuchi
Ibuki Mano
Yuka Itaya
Hoshi Yamazaki
Masaya Kikawada
Ryo Matsume
Hiromi Nagasaku
Kanako
Katsuo Nakamura
Kiichiro
Saeko
Hana Ikeuchi
Eisuke Sasai
Teacher Sagawa
Tetsushi Tanaka
Kashima
Urara Awata
Kimiyo's Mother
Ai Yamaguchi
Kimiyo Mizuhara
Renji Ishibashi
Nakazawa Masamichi
Momoko Shimizu
Ibuki's Student
Sachino Tsuruoka
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isao Yukisada
- Screenplay & Story
- Isao Yukisada, Chihiro Ito, Tomoko Yoshida
- Original Score
- Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama
- Original Title
- クローズド・ノート
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Cine Bazar, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Stardust Pictures, KADOKAWA, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isao Yukisada
Isao Yukisada, Chihiro Ito, Tomoko Yoshida, Shusuke Shizukui
Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama
Kôichi Nakayama
Tsuyoshi Imai
Morio Amagi, Kei Haruna, Minami Ichikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Yuji Tsuzuki
Production Design
Tsuyoshi Imai
Editor
Isao Yukisada
Screenplay
Chihiro Ito
Screenplay
Tomoko Yoshida
Screenplay
Kôichi Nakayama
Director of Photography
Morio Amagi
Producer
Kei Haruna
Producer
Isao Yukisada
Director
Sachiko Ito
Costume Design
Yôko Kumagai
Original Music Composer
Hidehiko Urayama
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Closed Note
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Closed Note about?
Kae Horii moves into her new flat in an undisclosed area of Kyoto. While unpacking her belongings, she discovers a hidden compartment behind a inconspicuous mirror. In that compartment, Kae finds a notebook, that turns out to be a diary belonging to the previous tenant. Later that evening Kae starts to read the diary. The writer of the diary is Ibuki Mano, a young lady about to embark on her first year as an elementary school teacher. Ibuki is also in love with a man named Takashi, who may or may not hold similar feelings for Ibuki.
Who directed Closed Note?
Closed Note was directed by Isao Yukisada.
Who stars in Closed Note?
The principal cast of Closed Note includes Erika Sawajiri, Yusuke Iseya, Yuko Takeuchi, Yuka Itaya, Masaya Kikawada.
When was Closed Note released and how long is it?
Closed Note was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Closed Note?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Closed Note was composed by Yôko Kumagai, Hidehiko Urayama.