Close-Knit
彼らが本気で編むときは、
“A new kind of household.”
Synopsis
After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.
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Close-Knit (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoko Ogigami
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoko Ogigami
- Original Title
- 彼らが本気で編むときは、
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation, dentsu, Paradise Cafe, J Storm, PARCO, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoko Ogigami
Naoko Ogigami
Kōzō Shibazaki
Shinichi Fushima
Noriaki Takagi, Hajime Inoue, Kenzo Ishiguro, Masashi Igarashi, Shiro Oiwake
Department Leadership Roster
Naoko Ogigami
Director
Noriaki Takagi
Producer
Kenzo Ishiguro
Producer
Kōzō Shibazaki
Director of Photography
Naoko Ogigami
Screenplay
Masashi Igarashi
Producer
Shiro Oiwake
Producer
Michinori Mizuno
Producer
Julie K. Fujishima
Producer
Riichirô Nakamura
Producer
Shinichi Fushima
Editor
Mayumi Tomita
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Close-Knit
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What is Close-Knit about?
After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.
Who directed Close-Knit?
Close-Knit was directed by Naoko Ogigami.
Who stars in Close-Knit?
The principal cast of Close-Knit includes Toma Ikuta, Kenta Kiritani, Rinka Kakihara, Rie Mimura, Eiko Koike.
When was Close-Knit released and how long is it?
Close-Knit was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.