Somewhere on Earth
世界の終わりという名の雑貨店
Synopsis
Yutaka, tired of his writing job, is asked by his landlord to save his rundown apartment building from demolition by converting it into a variety store called "The End of the World". Through this, he meets Huma, a high school student detached from her friends and parents, who finds it is the only place she can find any calm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiseki Hamada
- Screenplay & Story
- Novala Takemoto, Kiseki Hamada, Goichi Sumi
- Original Title
- 世界の終わりという名の雑貨店
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiseki Hamada
Novala Takemoto, Kiseki Hamada, Goichi Sumi
Hitoshi Ohashi
Department Leadership Roster
Hitoshi Ohashi
Director of Photography
Kiseki Hamada
Director
Kiseki Hamada
Writer
Goichi Sumi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somewhere on Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Somewhere on Earth about?
Yutaka, tired of his writing job, is asked by his landlord to save his rundown apartment building from demolition by converting it into a variety store called "The End of the World". Through this, he meets Huma, a high school student detached from her friends and parents, who finds it is the only place she can find any calm.
Who directed Somewhere on Earth?
Somewhere on Earth was directed by Kiseki Hamada.
Who stars in Somewhere on Earth?
The principal cast of Somewhere on Earth includes Hidetoshi Nishijima, Mariko Takahashi, Natsuki Kato, Yumi Shimizu, Kimie Shingyoji.
When was Somewhere on Earth released and how long is it?
Somewhere on Earth was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Somewhere on Earth based on a book or true story?
Somewhere on Earth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Novala Takemoto".