The Quiet One
Synopsis
The Japanese 18-year old Kiyoshi has been living in the kitchen of his parental home for 2 years. His parents cannot seem to get through to him anymore and they are ashamed of him. To the outside world they pretend that he studies abroad. The only person Kiyoshi communicates to is his little sister. On the internet he has contact with youngsters who have all retreated from society and family life. It is with them that he talks about the things that occupy him most, such as drumming, sex, computer games, films, life and death. When Kiyoshi frightens the dinner guests the family is pushed into crisis.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danyael Sugawara
- Screenplay & Story
- Titia Rieter
- Original Title
- The Quiet One
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danyael Sugawara
Titia Rieter
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Danyael Sugawara
Director
Titia Rieter
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quiet One
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What is The Quiet One about?
The Japanese 18-year old Kiyoshi has been living in the kitchen of his parental home for 2 years. His parents cannot seem to get through to him anymore and they are ashamed of him. To the outside world they pretend that he studies abroad. The only person Kiyoshi communicates to is his little sister. On the internet he has contact with youngsters who have all retreated from society and family life. It is with them that he talks about the things that occupy him most, such as drumming, sex, computer games, films, life and death. When Kiyoshi frightens the dinner guests the family is pushed into crisis.
Who directed The Quiet One?
The Quiet One was directed by Danyael Sugawara.
Who stars in The Quiet One?
The principal cast of The Quiet One includes Bunko Endo, Mariko Hashimoto, Miki Kato, Kuta Kondo, Naoko Motojima.
When was The Quiet One released and how long is it?
The Quiet One was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 32m.