Extro
エキストロ
Synopsis
Dives deep into the tragicomic world of the"towns-people" stand-ins working at Warp Station Edo, a popular shooting location for samurai dramas, through a piercing study of a 63-year-old extra. Utilizing mockumentary stylings, this ambitious film forms a compelling commentary on the aspirations that shape film production and the feelings that a simple, ho-hum life can evoke.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
11th Okinawa International Movie Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoki Murahashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hirohito Goto
- Original Score
- Masamichi Torii
- Original Title
- エキストロ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Yoshimoto Kogyo, NHK Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoki Murahashi
Hirohito Goto
Masamichi Torii
Naoki Murahashi
Masakazu Takahata, Rikuta Genichi
Department Leadership Roster
Naoki Murahashi
Director
Hirohito Goto
Writer
Masakazu Takahata
Producer
Rikuta Genichi
Producer
Naoki Murahashi
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Extro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Extro about?
Dives deep into the tragicomic world of the"towns-people" stand-ins working at Warp Station Edo, a popular shooting location for samurai dramas, through a piercing study of a 63-year-old extra. Utilizing mockumentary stylings, this ambitious film forms a compelling commentary on the aspirations that shape film production and the feelings that a simple, ho-hum life can evoke.
Who directed Extro?
Extro was directed by Naoki Murahashi.
Who stars in Extro?
The principal cast of Extro includes Haginoya Kozo, Koji Yamamoto, Yuki Saito, Yasufumi Terawaki, Tatsumi Fujinami.
When was Extro released and how long is it?
Extro was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Extro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Extro was composed by Masamichi Torii.