A Crimson Star
真っ赤な星
Synopsis
When fourteen-year-old Yo is hospitalized she gradually develops feelings for Yayoi who is a nurse tending her. However, Yayoi leaves the nursing profession in favour of prostitution. Yo is disappointed, but turns to the older woman after she is the subject of unrequited love from her mother's man. The two grow closer and Yo is about to find out what motivates Yayoi.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aya Igashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Aya Igashi
- Original Title
- 真っ赤な星
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aya Igashi
Aya Igashi
Shu Hagiwara
Miyu Kobayashi
Jun Higeno
Department Leadership Roster
Aya Igashi
Screenplay
Shu Hagiwara
Director of Photography
Aya Igashi
Director
Miyu Kobayashi
Editor
Shiori Uchida
Production Design
Jun Higeno
Producer
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What is A Crimson Star about?
When fourteen-year-old Yo is hospitalized she gradually develops feelings for Yayoi who is a nurse tending her. However, Yayoi leaves the nursing profession in favour of prostitution. Yo is disappointed, but turns to the older woman after she is the subject of unrequited love from her mother's man. The two grow closer and Yo is about to find out what motivates Yayoi.
Who directed A Crimson Star?
A Crimson Star was directed by Aya Igashi.
Who stars in A Crimson Star?
The principal cast of A Crimson Star includes Yuki Sakurai, Miku Komatsu, Katsuya Maiguma, Ryuju Kobayashi, Yuki Ohara.
When was A Crimson Star released and how long is it?
A Crimson Star was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.