The Master of Funerals
葬式の名人
Synopsis
Alumni of Ibaraki High School learn that one of their classmates is killed in an accident on the tenth anniversary of their graduation, necessitating an unexpected reunion and “on-campus funeral”. They spend a strange night together, during which the secrets of his life are revealed and they rededicate themselves to his memory, with a new outlook on life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naofumi Higuchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasunari Kawabata, Hiroyuki Ono
- Original Score
- Koji Ueno
- Original Title
- 葬式の名人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naofumi Higuchi
Yasunari Kawabata, Hiroyuki Ono
Koji Ueno
Tomoyo Oshima
Department Leadership Roster
Naofumi Higuchi
Director
Tomoyo Oshima
Editor
Hiroyuki Ono
Writer
Kyōko Heya
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Master of Funerals.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Master of Funerals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Master of Funerals about?
Alumni of Ibaraki High School learn that one of their classmates is killed in an accident on the tenth anniversary of their graduation, necessitating an unexpected reunion and “on-campus funeral”. They spend a strange night together, during which the secrets of his life are revealed and they rededicate themselves to his memory, with a new outlook on life.
Who directed The Master of Funerals?
The Master of Funerals was directed by Naofumi Higuchi.
Who stars in The Master of Funerals?
The principal cast of The Master of Funerals includes Atsuko Maeda, Kengo Kora, Jin Shirasu, Asuka Hinoi, Shota Abiru.
When was The Master of Funerals released and how long is it?
The Master of Funerals was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Master of Funerals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Master of Funerals was composed by Koji Ueno.
Is The Master of Funerals based on a book or true story?
The Master of Funerals is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yasunari Kawabata".