Eureka
ユリイカ
“Do you think one can live only for others?”
Synopsis
In rural Japan, the survivors of a tragedy converge and attempt to overcome their damaged selves, all while a serial killer is on the loose.
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Yurîka - Eureka - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-22
Top Cast
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Koji Yakusho
Makoto Sawai
Aoi Miyazaki
Kozue Tamura
Masaru Miyazaki
Naoki Tamura
Yoichiro Saito
Akihiko
Sayuri Kokusho
Yumiko
Ken Mitsuishi
Shigeo
Yutaka Matsushige
Matsuoka
Sansei Shiomi
Yoshiyuki Sawai
Machiko Ono
Mikiko
Eihi Shiina
Keiko Kono
Go Riju
Busjack Man
Kimie Shingyoji
Mother
Denden
Yoshida
Yuji Nakamura
Hiroki Tamura
Eimei Esumi
Seiji Sawai
Yôko Noma
Kiyoko Sawai
Hajime Inoue
Ichikawa
Seigi Ozeki
Sakai
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 4, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 24, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinji Aoyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinji Aoyama
- Original Score
- Isao Yamada, Shinji Aoyama
- Original Title
- ユリイカ
- Country of Origin
- Japan, France
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 38m
- Production Studios
- dentsu Music and Entertainment, Les Films de L'Observatoire, Suncent CinemaWorks, IMAGICA, Tokyo Theatres Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinji Aoyama
Shinji Aoyama
Isao Yamada, Shinji Aoyama
Masaki Tamura
Shinji Aoyama
Takenori Sentô
Department Leadership Roster
Shinji Aoyama
Director
Shinji Aoyama
Writer
Masaki Tamura
Director of Photography
Tsuyoshi Shimizu
Production Design
Takenori Sentô
Producer
Shinji Aoyama
Editor
Isao Yamada
Original Music Composer
Shinji Aoyama
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eureka
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What is Eureka about?
In rural Japan, the survivors of a tragedy converge and attempt to overcome their damaged selves, all while a serial killer is on the loose.
Who directed Eureka?
Eureka was directed by Shinji Aoyama.
Who stars in Eureka?
The principal cast of Eureka includes Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Masaru Miyazaki, Yoichiro Saito, Sayuri Kokusho.
When was Eureka released and how long is it?
Eureka was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 3h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Eureka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eureka was composed by Isao Yamada, Shinji Aoyama.