Looking Up at the Half-Moon
半分の月がのぼる空
Synopsis
Two 17 year old teens are hospitalized for different reasons. Ezaki suffers from Hepatitis A, while Akiba is due to a weak heart. The relationship between these two hospital patients soon blossoms into romance.
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Sosuke Ikematsu
Yuichi Ezaki
Shioli Kutsuna
Rika Akiba
Yo Oizumi
Dr. Natsume
Mari Hamada
Nurse Akiko
Koki Kato
Yuichi Ezaki's friend
Ryosuke Kawamura
Tsukasa
Yurie Midori
Miyuki
Naoyuki Morita
boyfriend of girl in hospital with heart disease
Yui Miura
girl in hospital with heart disease
Kumi Nakamura
Rika Akiba's mother
Yukijiro Hotaru
Dr. Natsume's boss
Tokuma Nishioka
Hospital Director
Mana Ashida
Miku Natsume
Release History & Theatrical Window
Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshihiro Fukagawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Masafumi Nishida
- Original Score
- Mamiko Hirai
- Original Title
- 半分の月がのぼる空
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- DUB, IMJ Entertainment, Pony Canyon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshihiro Fukagawa
Masafumi Nishida, Tsumugu Hashimoto
Mamiko Hirai
Hiroshi Otaru, Ryôsuke Mameoka, Yuichi Shibahara
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshihiro Fukagawa
Director
Hiroshi Otaru
Producer
Ryôsuke Mameoka
Producer
Yuichi Shibahara
Producer
Masafumi Nishida
Screenplay
Kimie Kurotaki
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Looking Up at the Half-Moon about?
Two 17 year old teens are hospitalized for different reasons. Ezaki suffers from Hepatitis A, while Akiba is due to a weak heart. The relationship between these two hospital patients soon blossoms into romance.
Who directed Looking Up at the Half-Moon?
Looking Up at the Half-Moon was directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa.
Who stars in Looking Up at the Half-Moon?
The principal cast of Looking Up at the Half-Moon includes Sosuke Ikematsu, Shioli Kutsuna, Yo Oizumi, Mari Hamada, Koki Kato.
When was Looking Up at the Half-Moon released and how long is it?
Looking Up at the Half-Moon was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Looking Up at the Half-Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Looking Up at the Half-Moon was composed by Mamiko Hirai.
Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon based on a book or true story?
Looking Up at the Half-Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tsumugu Hashimoto".