The Housekeeper
熱い空気
Synopsis
Nobuko is a plain, unattractive woman with disheveled hair, and is hired as a housekeeper in the Inamura residence in Tokyo. The Inamuras are a family of six. The father, Tatsuya, is the head of a university hospital's department of internal medicine. He lives with his wife Haruko, their three sons, and Tatsuya's mother, Shigeko. Although the Inamuras appear to be a happy family, Nobuko soon uncovers the truth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hidetomo Matsuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Yo Takeyama
- Original Score
- Kiyoko Ogino
- Original Title
- 熱い空気
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- TV Asahi, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hidetomo Matsuda
Yo Takeyama, Seicho Matsumoto
Kiyoko Ogino
Masayuki Kawada
Takeo Yoneda
Mitsuru Kawase
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyoko Ogino
Original Music Composer
Yo Takeyama
Screenplay
Hidetomo Matsuda
Director
Masayuki Kawada
Director of Photography
Takeo Yoneda
Editor
Mitsuru Kawase
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Housekeeper
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What is The Housekeeper about?
Nobuko is a plain, unattractive woman with disheveled hair, and is hired as a housekeeper in the Inamura residence in Tokyo. The Inamuras are a family of six. The father, Tatsuya, is the head of a university hospital's department of internal medicine. He lives with his wife Haruko, their three sons, and Tatsuya's mother, Shigeko. Although the Inamuras appear to be a happy family, Nobuko soon uncovers the truth.
Who directed The Housekeeper?
The Housekeeper was directed by Hidetomo Matsuda.
Who stars in The Housekeeper?
The principal cast of The Housekeeper includes Ryoko Yonekura, Kimiko Yo, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma, Takashi Sasano.
When was The Housekeeper released and how long is it?
The Housekeeper was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Housekeeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Housekeeper was composed by Kiyoko Ogino.