Thorn
THORN -棘-
Synopsis
A high-school boy with telekinesis kills himself after being bullied and beaten by his classmates. The boy had been secretly storing his special power in his pet cactus. After the boy's death, the cactus is passed onto his mother who inherits his power and vows to avenge his death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sôichi Umezawa
- Original Title
- THORN -棘-
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Soychiume Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sôichi Umezawa
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Sôichi Umezawa
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What is Thorn about?
A high-school boy with telekinesis kills himself after being bullied and beaten by his classmates. The boy had been secretly storing his special power in his pet cactus. After the boy's death, the cactus is passed onto his mother who inherits his power and vows to avenge his death.
Who directed Thorn?
Thorn was directed by Sôichi Umezawa.
Who stars in Thorn?
The principal cast of Thorn includes Asuka Kurosawa, Hayate Matsuzaki, Haya Nakazaki, Tamotsu Kimura, Yûhei Sagawa.
When was Thorn released and how long is it?
Thorn was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 16m.