The iDol
Synopsis
Ken is a mild-mannered man in his mid-twenties who like many his age has interests that stopped developing during adolescence. On a visit to a local toy collectors shop he acquires a rare alien action figure. Unexpectedly, Ken's world is turned inside out as the somewhat silly looking toy alters his life by benevolently giving him everything he has ever dreamed of, and then callously taking it all back...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman England
- Screenplay & Story
- Takashi Yamazaki, Norman England, Jiro Kaneko
- Original Score
- Kow Otani
- Original Title
- The iDol
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman England
Takashi Yamazaki, Norman England, Jiro Kaneko
Kow Otani
Shusuke Kaneko, Norman England, Shinako Sudo
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Yamazaki
Writer
Shusuke Kaneko
Producer
Norman England
Writer
Norman England
Director
Jiro Kaneko
Writer
Norman England
Producer
Shinako Sudo
Producer
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BD Release: 2006-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions About The iDol
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What is The iDol about?
Ken is a mild-mannered man in his mid-twenties who like many his age has interests that stopped developing during adolescence. On a visit to a local toy collectors shop he acquires a rare alien action figure. Unexpectedly, Ken's world is turned inside out as the somewhat silly looking toy alters his life by benevolently giving him everything he has ever dreamed of, and then callously taking it all back...
Who directed The iDol?
The iDol was directed by Norman England.
Who stars in The iDol?
The principal cast of The iDol includes Yukijiro Hotaru, Jin Sasaki, Erina Hayase, Takako Fuji, Tomoo Haraguchi.
When was The iDol released and how long is it?
The iDol was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The iDol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The iDol was composed by Kow Otani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The iDol?
The iDol holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.