Playback
Synopsis
Haji is an actor on the cusp of turning 40, who has gotten stuck in life. At the invitation of an old friend, he visits his hometown for the first time in ages. On the way Haji has an accident, and wakes up to find himself transported back to high school with his adult body in tact.
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映画『Playback』予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sho Miyake
- Screenplay & Story
- Sho Miyake
- Original Title
- Playback
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Decade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sho Miyake
Sho Miyake
Hidetoshi Shinomiya
Sho Miyake
Sho Miyake
Department Leadership Roster
Sho Miyake
Producer
Sho Miyake
Editor
Hidetoshi Shinomiya
Director of Photography
Sho Miyake
Screenplay
Sho Miyake
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playback
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What is Playback about?
Haji is an actor on the cusp of turning 40, who has gotten stuck in life. At the invitation of an old friend, he visits his hometown for the first time in ages. On the way Haji has an accident, and wakes up to find himself transported back to high school with his adult body in tact.
Who directed Playback?
Playback was directed by Sho Miyake.
Who stars in Playback?
The principal cast of Playback includes Jun Murakami, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Masaki Miura, Aoba Kawai, Hiroshi Yamamoto.
When was Playback released and how long is it?
Playback was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.