Cottontail
Synopsis
After the death of his wife, Kenzaburō receives an unexpected letter from beyond the grave. His late wife asks him to travel to Lake Windermere in England with their son to scatter her ashes. Plagued by sweet and painful memories of his wife, Kenzaburō travels to England from Tokyo to fulfill her final wish, but the father and son's fraught relationship threatens to upend their journey.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-09
Top Cast
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Lily Franky
Kenzaburō
Ryo Nishikido
Toshi
Tae Kimura
Akiko
Rin Takanashi
Satsuki
Aoife Hinds
Mary
Ciarán Hinds
John
Yuri Tsunematsu
Young Akiko
Isy Suttie
Olivia - Hen Party
Thomas Coombes
Arthur
Yuki Matsuzaki
Fishmonger
Angus Barnett
Ice Cream Seller
Miki Maya
Akiko's Mother
Dave Simon
Mr. David
Sarah Mayhew
Isobel - Hen Party
Koshi Uehara
Patrick Dickinson
Kano Ichiki
Nurse
Anil Goutam
Train Clerk
Laura Smyth
Jane - hen party
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Dickinson
- Original Score
- Stefan Gregory
- Original Title
- Cottontail
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Magnolia Mae Films, MBK Productions, Brouhaha Entertainment, Written Rock Films, WestEnd Films, Office Shirous
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Dickinson
Patrick Dickinson
Stefan Gregory
Mark Wolf
Gabrielle Tana, Hélène Théodoly
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Dickinson
Director
Gabrielle Tana
Producer
Patrick Dickinson
Writer
Mark Wolf
Director of Photography
Matthew Button
Production Design
Stefan Gregory
Original Music Composer
Hélène Théodoly
Producer
Kentaro Kosaka
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottontail
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What is Cottontail about?
After the death of his wife, Kenzaburō receives an unexpected letter from beyond the grave. His late wife asks him to travel to Lake Windermere in England with their son to scatter her ashes. Plagued by sweet and painful memories of his wife, Kenzaburō travels to England from Tokyo to fulfill her final wish, but the father and son's fraught relationship threatens to upend their journey.
Who directed Cottontail?
Cottontail was directed by Patrick Dickinson.
Who stars in Cottontail?
The principal cast of Cottontail includes Lily Franky, Ryo Nishikido, Tae Kimura, Rin Takanashi, Aoife Hinds.
When was Cottontail released and how long is it?
Cottontail was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Cottontail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cottontail was composed by Stefan Gregory.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cottontail?
Cottontail holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).