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Leap Year Girl

うるう年の少女

Synopsis

In a leap year in the 21st Century, actress Emi returns home for the first time in 12 years. Almost thirty but still far from being a popular star, she finds that the only thing unchanged back home is the view of old countryside. She finds all her friends older, properly grown up, and married with children. There are also matters to think of, such as money and age. She is not getting any younger. But Emi still believes that she is no ordinary person. She still believes in miracles. She is not going to change. Some day she will be transformed into someone really special. Depicting the dilemma, hope and fear that many women feel as they are about to turn thirty, this charming film features inspiring performances by the young cast.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chihiro Amano
Screenplay & Story
Chihiro Amano
Original Title
うるう年の少女
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 28m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chihiro Amano

Screenplay & Story

Chihiro Amano

Department Leadership Roster

Chihiro Amano

Director

Chihiro Amano

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Leap Year Girl.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leap Year Girl

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

What is Leap Year Girl about?

In a leap year in the 21st Century, actress Emi returns home for the first time in 12 years. Almost thirty but still far from being a popular star, she finds that the only thing unchanged back home is the view of old countryside. She finds all her friends older, properly grown up, and married with children. There are also matters to think of, such as money and age. She is not getting any younger. But Emi still believes that she is no ordinary person. She still believes in miracles. She is not going to change. Some day she will be transformed into someone really special. Depicting the dilemma, hope and fear that many women feel as they are about to turn thirty, this charming film features inspiring performances by the young cast.

Who directed Leap Year Girl?

Leap Year Girl was directed by Chihiro Amano.

Who stars in Leap Year Girl?

The principal cast of Leap Year Girl includes Emiri Kosaki, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Yugo Mikawa, Chihiro Nagai.

When was Leap Year Girl released and how long is it?

Leap Year Girl was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.