The Moon
月
Synopsis
After her grandmother's passing, Natsumi, a third-year high school student, moves to Tokyo to live with her mother Haruka, who works as a stripper in Asakusa. Having been separated from her mother since elementary school, Natsumi initially finds it difficult to connect and often clashes with her. However, as time goes on, she begins to understand and accept her mother's unconventional lifestyle."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takumi Kimizuka
- Screenplay & Story
- Kumiko Nabeshima
- Original Score
- Yuki Kajiura
- Original Title
- 月
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takumi Kimizuka
Kumiko Nabeshima
Yuki Kajiura
Department Leadership Roster
Yuki Kajiura
Original Music Composer
Takumi Kimizuka
Director
Kumiko Nabeshima
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moon about?
After her grandmother's passing, Natsumi, a third-year high school student, moves to Tokyo to live with her mother Haruka, who works as a stripper in Asakusa. Having been separated from her mother since elementary school, Natsumi initially finds it difficult to connect and often clashes with her. However, as time goes on, she begins to understand and accept her mother's unconventional lifestyle."
Who directed The Moon?
The Moon was directed by Takumi Kimizuka.
Who stars in The Moon?
The principal cast of The Moon includes Rie Imamura, Seijun Suzuki, Masahiro Toda, Hakuryu, Hitomi Kuroki.
When was The Moon released and how long is it?
The Moon was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon was composed by Yuki Kajiura.