Whistling after Dark
よるのくちぶえ
Synopsis
Kuroshi Mayama, age 14, lives alone with his mother Namiko. Though he was just under the age of one when he came to this town with his mom, he remembers everything from that day: Gettings on the bus in his mom's arms, an old woman who spoke some words to him, and the encounter with a poet... One night, with Kuroshi's birthday approaching, Father shows up unexpectedly. He insists that he and Kuroshi's mother had made an arrangement – that Kuroshi was to live with his mother until his 15th birthday and then live with his father. As Kuroshi's world gets turned upside down, his family, the people around him and even himself start to change.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomoko Toyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaori Sawai
- Original Score
- Yukiko Yoden
- Original Title
- よるのくちぶえ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Tokyo University of the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomoko Toyama
Kaori Sawai
Yukiko Yoden
Ryoma Hirata
Masashi Igarashi
Department Leadership Roster
Tomoko Toyama
Director
Retsu Segawa
Production Design
Ryoma Hirata
Editor
Kaori Sawai
Screenplay
Masashi Igarashi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whistling after Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whistling after Dark about?
Kuroshi Mayama, age 14, lives alone with his mother Namiko. Though he was just under the age of one when he came to this town with his mom, he remembers everything from that day: Gettings on the bus in his mom's arms, an old woman who spoke some words to him, and the encounter with a poet... One night, with Kuroshi's birthday approaching, Father shows up unexpectedly. He insists that he and Kuroshi's mother had made an arrangement – that Kuroshi was to live with his mother until his 15th birthday and then live with his father. As Kuroshi's world gets turned upside down, his family, the people around him and even himself start to change.
Who directed Whistling after Dark?
Whistling after Dark was directed by Tomoko Toyama.
Who stars in Whistling after Dark?
The principal cast of Whistling after Dark includes Yuki Izumisawa, Reiko Kataoka, Tōru Shinagawa, Tomoharu Hasegawa, Hanae Kan.
When was Whistling after Dark released and how long is it?
Whistling after Dark was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Whistling after Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whistling after Dark was composed by Yukiko Yoden.