Shikoku
死国
Synopsis
Years after moving to Tokyo with her parents, Hinako returns to her hometown in rural Shikoku. She soon learns that her childhood friend, Sayori, died several years ago and that Sayori's mother, who used to perform seances and exorcisms, has gone almost insane with grief. After seeing Sayori's ghost several times during the night, Hinako consults with some local experts on the paranormal and discovers that Sayori's mother has something planned for her daughter...
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Yui Natsukawa
Hinako Myoujin
Michitaka Tsutsui
Fumiya Akizawa
Chiaki Kuriyama
Sayori Hiura
Toshie Negishi
Teruko Hiura (Sayori's mother)
Ren Osugi
Yasutaka Hiura (Sayori's father)
Makoto Satō
Sendo
Tarō Suwa
Oda
Tomoko Otakara
Yukari Asakawa
Hazuki Kōzu
Chizuko Oono
Shino Kaneko
Hisako Ôkata
Dai Kanai
Akko Tadano
Makoto Kakeda
Akifumi Yamaguchi
Shinobu Kawamata
Keiko Okabayashi
Kozo Matsumoto
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunichi Nagasaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Takenori Sentô, Kunimi Manda
- Original Score
- Satoshi Kadokura
- Original Title
- 死国
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- IMAGICA, Basara Pictures, KADOKAWA Shoten, Nippan Group Holdings, Sumitomo Corporation, TOHO, Asmik Ace Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunichi Nagasaki
Takenori Sentô, Kunimi Manda
Satoshi Kadokura
Noboru Shinoda
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Masato Hara, Yasushi Tsuge
Department Leadership Roster
Yohei Taneda
Production Design
Satoshi Kadokura
Original Music Composer
Shunichi Nagasaki
Director
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Editor
Masato Hara
Producer
Takenori Sentô
Writer
Yasushi Tsuge
Producer
Kunimi Manda
Writer
Noboru Shinoda
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shikoku.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shikoku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shikoku about?
Years after moving to Tokyo with her parents, Hinako returns to her hometown in rural Shikoku. She soon learns that her childhood friend, Sayori, died several years ago and that Sayori's mother, who used to perform seances and exorcisms, has gone almost insane with grief. After seeing Sayori's ghost several times during the night, Hinako consults with some local experts on the paranormal and discovers that Sayori's mother has something planned for her daughter...
Who directed Shikoku?
Shikoku was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
Who stars in Shikoku?
The principal cast of Shikoku includes Yui Natsukawa, Michitaka Tsutsui, Chiaki Kuriyama, Toshie Negishi, Ren Osugi.
When was Shikoku released and how long is it?
Shikoku was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Shikoku?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shikoku was composed by Satoshi Kadokura.