Vital
ヴィタール
Synopsis
A young man awakens in the hospital after an accident wipes his memory. Fascinated by a textbook full of drawings of dissections, Hiroshi is drawn to medical school. There he catches the eye of a fellow student, but it's another who becomes his obsession: the dead woman on the cadaver table.
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Vital (2004) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 28, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Original Score
- Chu Ishikawa
- Original Title
- ヴィタール
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Kaijyu Theater
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinya Tsukamoto
Shinya Tsukamoto
Chu Ishikawa
Shinya Tsukamoto
Shinya Tsukamoto
Kiyo Joo, Ittoku Kishibe, Koichi Kusakabe, Keiko Kusakabe, Shinya Tsukamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Shinya Tsukamoto
Director
Shinya Tsukamoto
Production Design
Kiyo Joo
Producer
Ittoku Kishibe
Producer
Koichi Kusakabe
Producer
Keiko Kusakabe
Producer
Shinya Tsukamoto
Producer
Shinya Tsukamoto
Editor
Shinya Tsukamoto
Director of Photography
Shinya Tsukamoto
Screenplay
Shinichi Kawahara
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vital
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What is Vital about?
A young man awakens in the hospital after an accident wipes his memory. Fascinated by a textbook full of drawings of dissections, Hiroshi is drawn to medical school. There he catches the eye of a fellow student, but it's another who becomes his obsession: the dead woman on the cadaver table.
Who directed Vital?
Vital was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
Who stars in Vital?
The principal cast of Vital includes Tadanobu Asano, Nami Tsukamoto, Kiki, Kazuyoshi Kushida, Lily.
When was Vital released and how long is it?
Vital was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Vital?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vital was composed by Chu Ishikawa.