The Phantom of August
八月の幻
Synopsis
Mamoru works as an illustrator in Tokyo. He and his girlfriend decide to visit his hometown of Onomichi. It is a bitter-sweet homecoming, for Mamoru has not been home in eight years. Upon his return, he experiences flashbacks of his ex-girlfriend, who died eight years ago. Feeling a sense of vulnerability, he visits the temple that he used to frequent in the past. There he sees a vision of Megumi, his ex-girlfriend...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kosuke Suzuki
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuriko Takeda
- Original Score
- Koji Endo
- Original Title
- 八月の幻
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kosuke Suzuki
Yuriko Takeda
Koji Endo
Department Leadership Roster
Kosuke Suzuki
Director
Yuriko Takeda
Writer
Koji Endo
Original Music Composer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Phantom of August.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of August
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom of August about?
Mamoru works as an illustrator in Tokyo. He and his girlfriend decide to visit his hometown of Onomichi. It is a bitter-sweet homecoming, for Mamoru has not been home in eight years. Upon his return, he experiences flashbacks of his ex-girlfriend, who died eight years ago. Feeling a sense of vulnerability, he visits the temple that he used to frequent in the past. There he sees a vision of Megumi, his ex-girlfriend...
Who directed The Phantom of August?
The Phantom of August was directed by Kosuke Suzuki.
Who stars in The Phantom of August?
The principal cast of The Phantom of August includes Kasumi Nakane, Kenji Mizuhashi, Saori Yagi, Nao Omori, Atsuko Rukawa.
When was The Phantom of August released and how long is it?
The Phantom of August was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phantom of August?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phantom of August was composed by Koji Endo.