Punch the Blue Sky
青空ポンチ
Synopsis
Katsuo is a young boy dreaming to be a professional musician. However, when he's about to make his debut, he suddenly decides to go back to his hometown to see his old band. Finding other band members, they start practicing for a summer festival, but Katsuo's unreasonable behaviors upset his band-mates. The film's title reflects both Katsuo being a man of great talent ("ponchi"), as well as the clear blue skies ('Aozora") that make up the film's beautiful summer setting.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gô Shibata
- Original Score
- Shoji Ikenaga
- Original Title
- 青空ポンチ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gô Shibata
Shoji Ikenaga
Department Leadership Roster
Gô Shibata
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Frequently Asked Questions About Punch the Blue Sky
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What is Punch the Blue Sky about?
Katsuo is a young boy dreaming to be a professional musician. However, when he's about to make his debut, he suddenly decides to go back to his hometown to see his old band. Finding other band members, they start practicing for a summer festival, but Katsuo's unreasonable behaviors upset his band-mates. The film's title reflects both Katsuo being a man of great talent ("ponchi"), as well as the clear blue skies ('Aozora") that make up the film's beautiful summer setting.
Who directed Punch the Blue Sky?
Punch the Blue Sky was directed by Gô Shibata.
Who stars in Punch the Blue Sky?
The principal cast of Punch the Blue Sky includes Masato Ishida, Yoshiyuki Itakura, Rina Koike.
When was Punch the Blue Sky released and how long is it?
Punch the Blue Sky was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Punch the Blue Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Punch the Blue Sky was composed by Shoji Ikenaga.