
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.
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- 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
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Chihiro Amano
Chihiro Amano
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Chihiro Amano
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Chihiro Amano
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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.
