Ichiban kirei na mizu
いちばんきれいな水
Synopsis
The story is a variation on the Tom Hanks classic "Big," but instead of a boy finding himself in a man's body, a sick girl falls asleep one day and does not wake up again for 11 years. In the meantime, her baby sister, Natsumi (Rio Kanno), grows up to become a very studious and serious 12-year-old, studying hard at her summer juku (cram school). When her aunt, a free-spirited photographer (Karie Kahimi), goes missing in South America, her mildly scatter-brained mother (Kaho Minami) and father (Tetsuji Tanaka) go looking for her, leaving the girl, Natsumi, to look after her sleeping sibling, Ai (Rosa Kato). Yes, this is a clear case of child neglect, but Natsumi is such a no-nonsense, responsible type that it seems almost understandable. Soon after Mom and Dad leave, she notices that Ai, incredibly, is up and about, with the body of a woman, but the mind of an 8-year-old.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Usui
- Screenplay & Story
- Uiko Miura
- Original Title
- いちばんきれいな水
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Usui
Uiko Miura, Usamaru Furuya
Ichiro Chaen
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Usui
Director
Uiko Miura
Screenplay
Ichiro Chaen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ichiban kirei na mizu
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What is Ichiban kirei na mizu about?
The story is a variation on the Tom Hanks classic "Big," but instead of a boy finding himself in a man's body, a sick girl falls asleep one day and does not wake up again for 11 years. In the meantime, her baby sister, Natsumi (Rio Kanno), grows up to become a very studious and serious 12-year-old, studying hard at her summer juku (cram school). When her aunt, a free-spirited photographer (Karie Kahimi), goes missing in South America, her mildly scatter-brained mother (Kaho Minami) and father (Tetsuji Tanaka) go looking for her, leaving the girl, Natsumi, to look after her sleeping sibling, Ai (Rosa Kato). Yes, this is a clear case of child neglect, but Natsumi is such a no-nonsense, responsible type that it seems almost understandable. Soon after Mom and Dad leave, she notices that Ai, incredibly, is up and about, with the body of a woman, but the mind of an 8-year-old.
Who directed Ichiban kirei na mizu?
Ichiban kirei na mizu was directed by Hiroshi Usui.
Who stars in Ichiban kirei na mizu?
The principal cast of Ichiban kirei na mizu includes Rosa Kato, Rio Kanno, Kahimi Karie, Kaho Minami, Tetsushi Tanaka.
When was Ichiban kirei na mizu released and how long is it?
Ichiban kirei na mizu was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Ichiban kirei na mizu based on a book or true story?
Ichiban kirei na mizu is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Usamaru Furuya".