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A Cappella

無伴奏

Synopsis

Set in the year 1969 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Kyoko Noma is a loving female high school student who takes part in campus protests. One day, she meets university student Wataru Domoto in the tea cafe Mubansou ("A Cappella"). Kyoko falls in love with him, but they get involved in an incident that leads to a shocking ending.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

映画 『無伴奏』 予告編

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hitoshi Yazaki
Screenplay & Story
Chiai Takeda, Asanishi Masa, Mariko Koike
Original Score
Takuto Tanaka
Original Title
無伴奏
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 12m
Production Studios
Ark Entertainment, OMURO, King Records

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hitoshi Yazaki

Screenplay & Story

Chiai Takeda, Asanishi Masa, Mariko Koike

Original Score & Music

Takuto Tanaka

Director of Photography

Isao Ishii

Film Editing

Ken Memita

Producers

Tomoharu Kusunoki, Nobuyoshi Nishida, Risa Noboriyama, Hideki Kawamura, Hirofumi Shigemura

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Mariko Koike

Department Leadership Roster

Hitoshi Yazaki

Hitoshi Yazaki

Director

Chiai Takeda

Writer

Asanishi Masa

Writer

Isao Ishii

Director of Photography

Ken Memita

Editor

Tomoharu Kusunoki

Producer

Risa Noboriyama

Producer

Yukihiko Yamaguchi

Producer

Takuto Tanaka

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Cappella.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cappella

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Cappella about?

Set in the year 1969 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Kyoko Noma is a loving female high school student who takes part in campus protests. One day, she meets university student Wataru Domoto in the tea cafe Mubansou ("A Cappella"). Kyoko falls in love with him, but they get involved in an incident that leads to a shocking ending.

Who directed A Cappella?

A Cappella was directed by Hitoshi Yazaki.

Who stars in A Cappella?

The principal cast of A Cappella includes Riko Narumi, Sosuke Ikematsu, Takumi Saitoh, Nina Endo, Wakana Matsumoto.

When was A Cappella released and how long is it?

A Cappella was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.

Who composed the musical score for A Cappella?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Cappella was composed by Takuto Tanaka.

Is A Cappella based on a book or true story?

A Cappella is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mariko Koike".