The Day the Wolf Came
オオカミが出てきた日
“That distant howl was my fiancee. A 16-year-old beauty and a wolf; why did you fall in love with a human?”
Synopsis
Taihei's difficult days are just beginning. His girlfriend Natsuko has a sister called Kanoko who falls victim to a a disease that has afflicted women of the family for generations, causing a sudden eruption of hair across her body. When she turns into a wolf and escapes into the woods, Taihei and Natsuko come after her and stumble across an unidentified body. The police claim the wolf is to blame. This begins a frantic chase where the myth of the werewolf and Japanese folklore blend together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yukihiko Tsutsumi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomoki Kikuhara
- Original Title
- オオカミが出てきた日
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Tomoki Kikuhara
Kazuhiro Miyoshi
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiro Miyoshi
Director of Photography
Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Director
Tomoki Kikuhara
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day the Wolf Came
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Day the Wolf Came about?
Taihei's difficult days are just beginning. His girlfriend Natsuko has a sister called Kanoko who falls victim to a a disease that has afflicted women of the family for generations, causing a sudden eruption of hair across her body. When she turns into a wolf and escapes into the woods, Taihei and Natsuko come after her and stumble across an unidentified body. The police claim the wolf is to blame. This begins a frantic chase where the myth of the werewolf and Japanese folklore blend together.
Who directed The Day the Wolf Came?
The Day the Wolf Came was directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.
Who stars in The Day the Wolf Came?
The principal cast of The Day the Wolf Came includes Shizuka Ochi, Shinya Kawagishi, Natsuko Akiyama, Kumiko Ohba, Mitsuzō Ishii.
When was The Day the Wolf Came released and how long is it?
The Day the Wolf Came was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.