My Friend "A"
友罪
“Can you still open your heart to a friend who turns out to be "Boy A," the young murderer of that notorious case?”
Synopsis
Masuda, an aspiring journalist, plans to write an article in order to expose his co-worker Suzuki, who is a psychopathic murderer according to Masuda.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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My Friend "A" (Yûzai) teaser trailer - Takahisa Zeze-directed movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-18
Top Cast
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Toma Ikuta
Masuda Junichi
Eita Nagayama
Suzuki Hideto / Aoyagi Kentaro
Kaho
Fujisawa Miyoko
Mizuki Yamamoto
Sugimoto Kiyomi
Yasuko Tomita
Shiraishi Yayoi
Koichi Sato
Yamauchi Shuji
Munetaka Aoki
Bartender Kosugi
Kanji Furutachi
Editor-in-Chief Sudo
Mantaro Koichi
President Kawashima
Kenichi Yajima
Director Murakami
Shugo Oshinari
Tatsuya Karaki
Jun Murakami
Takeshi
Naomi Nishida
Tomoko Yamauchi
Reiko Kataoka
Manami
Hoshi Ishida
Yamauchi Masato
Ayu Kitaura
Chihiro
Maki Sakai
Sachiko Sakurai
Shohei Uno
Taxi Company Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Japanese Film Festival Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takahisa Zeze
- Screenplay & Story
- Takahisa Zeze
- Original Score
- Yoshihiro Hanno
- Original Title
- 友罪
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Twins Japan, WOWOW, Happinet, GAGA Corporation, J Storm, Shueisha, TBS Radio, Yomiuri Shimbun Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takahisa Zeze
Takahisa Zeze, Gaku Yakumaru
Yoshihiro Hanno
Atsuhiro Nabeshima
Ryo Hayano
Ryo Otaki, Hideki Hoshino, Takehiko Aoki, Takaharu Kanai
Department Leadership Roster
Takahisa Zeze
Director
Ryo Otaki
Producer
Hideki Hoshino
Producer
Takahisa Zeze
Screenplay
Yoshihiro Hanno
Original Music Composer
Atsuhiro Nabeshima
Director of Photography
Ryo Hayano
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Friend "A"
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Friend "A" about?
Masuda, an aspiring journalist, plans to write an article in order to expose his co-worker Suzuki, who is a psychopathic murderer according to Masuda.
Who directed My Friend "A"?
My Friend "A" was directed by Takahisa Zeze.
Who stars in My Friend "A"?
The principal cast of My Friend "A" includes Toma Ikuta, Eita Nagayama, Kaho, Mizuki Yamamoto, Yasuko Tomita.
When was My Friend "A" released and how long is it?
My Friend "A" was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for My Friend "A"?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Friend "A" was composed by Yoshihiro Hanno.
Is My Friend "A" based on a book or true story?
My Friend "A" is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaku Yakumaru".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Friend "A"?
My Friend "A" holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).