Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuya Chiba, Isao Takahata
- Original Title
- ユキの太陽
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- A-Production, Tokyo Movie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hayao Miyazaki
Tetsuya Chiba, Isao Takahata
Department Leadership Roster
Hayao Miyazaki
Director
Isao Takahata
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yuki's Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yuki's Sun about?
TV pilot based on an original manga by Tetsuya Chiba, about a 10-year old girl named Yuki. An orphan who's being adopted by a family.
Who directed Yuki's Sun?
Yuki's Sun was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Who stars in Yuki's Sun?
The principal cast of Yuki's Sun includes Not specified.
When was Yuki's Sun released and how long is it?
Yuki's Sun was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 5m.
Is Yuki's Sun based on a book or true story?
Yuki's Sun is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Tetsuya Chiba".