Modest Heroes
ちいさな英雄－カニとタマゴと透明人間－
Synopsis
Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 [Official US Trailer, GKIDS - Jan 10 & 12]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, Akihiko Yamashita, Takuya Okada
- Screenplay & Story
- Akihiko Yamashita, Yoshiyuki Momose, Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- Original Score
- Masanori Shimada, Yasutaka Nakata, Takatsugu Muramatsu
- Original Title
- ちいさな英雄－カニとタマゴと透明人間－
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, STUDIO PONOC, dentsu, Nippon Television Network Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, Akihiko Yamashita, Takuya Okada
Akihiko Yamashita, Yoshiyuki Momose, Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Masanori Shimada, Yasutaka Nakata, Takatsugu Muramatsu
Jiro Tazawa, Kentaro Minegishi, Toru Fukushi
Kazuyuki Shimada, Yoshiaki Nishimura
Department Leadership Roster
Masanori Shimada
Original Music Composer
Jiro Tazawa
Director of Photography
Kazuyuki Shimada
Producer
Kentaro Minegishi
Director of Photography
Yasutaka Nakata
Original Music Composer
Takatsugu Muramatsu
Original Music Composer
Toru Fukushi
Director of Photography
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Director
Yoshiyuki Momose
Director
Akihiko Yamashita
Director
Yoshiaki Nishimura
Producer
Akihiko Yamashita
Screenplay
Yoshiyuki Momose
Screenplay
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
Screenplay
Takuya Okada
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Modest Heroes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Modest Heroes about?
Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.
Who directed Modest Heroes?
Modest Heroes was directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose, Akihiko Yamashita, Takuya Okada.
Who stars in Modest Heroes?
The principal cast of Modest Heroes includes Min Tanaka, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Joe Odagiri, Fumino Kimura, Rio Suzuki.
When was Modest Heroes released and how long is it?
Modest Heroes was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Modest Heroes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Modest Heroes was composed by Masanori Shimada, Yasutaka Nakata, Takatsugu Muramatsu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Modest Heroes?
Modest Heroes holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).