Asako I & II
寝ても覚めても
Synopsis
Asako lives in Osaka. She falls in love with Baku, a free-spirit. One day, Baku suddenly disappears. Two years later, Asako now lives in Tokyo and meets Ryohei. He looks just like Baku, but has a completely different personality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Sachiko Tanaka
- Original Score
- tofubeats
- Original Title
- 寝ても覚めても
- Country of Origin
- Japan, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Bitters End, Comme des Cinémas, C&I entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Sachiko Tanaka, Tomoka Shibasaki
tofubeats
Yasuyuki Sasaki
Azusa Yamazaki
Yasuhiko Hattori, Yuji Sadai, Teruhisa Yamamoto, Koichiro Fukushima
Department Leadership Roster
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Director
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Screenplay
Sachiko Tanaka
Screenplay
tofubeats
Original Music Composer
Yasuhiko Hattori
Producer
Yasuyuki Sasaki
Director of Photography
Azusa Yamazaki
Editor
Yuji Sadai
Producer
Teruhisa Yamamoto
Producer
Masato Nunobe
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asako I & II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Asako I & II about?
Asako lives in Osaka. She falls in love with Baku, a free-spirit. One day, Baku suddenly disappears. Two years later, Asako now lives in Tokyo and meets Ryohei. He looks just like Baku, but has a completely different personality.
Who directed Asako I & II?
Asako I & II was directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
Who stars in Asako I & II?
The principal cast of Asako I & II includes Masahiro Higashide, Erika Karata, Koji Seto, Rio Yamashita, Sairi Ito.
When was Asako I & II released and how long is it?
Asako I & II was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Asako I & II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asako I & II was composed by tofubeats.
Is Asako I & II based on a book or true story?
Asako I & II is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tomoka Shibasaki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asako I & II?
Asako I & II holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).