1778 Stories of Me and My Wife
僕と妻の1778の物語
Synopsis
Sci-fi writer Sakutaro (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) and bank employee Setsuko (Yuko Takeuchi) met at as high school freshmen during their summer vacation. Since that time, the couple has always been together and eventually married.One day, Setsuko complains of a stomach ache and is hospitalized. Sakutaro then learns that his wife has colon cancer. Sakutaro takes the advice from his doctor that laughter helps the immune system and proceeds to write a short story for his wife every day. At first, Setsuko was expected to live for only 1 more year, but she lived for 5 more years and Sakutaro eventually wrote 1,778 short stories for his wife.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mamoru Hoshi
- Original Title
- 僕と妻の1778の物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mamoru Hoshi
Shinji Kawamura
Department Leadership Roster
Mamoru Hoshi
Director
Shinji Kawamura
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife.
Japanese Movies I watched
MovieLens[50K:]
More Like 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife about?
Sci-fi writer Sakutaro (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) and bank employee Setsuko (Yuko Takeuchi) met at as high school freshmen during their summer vacation. Since that time, the couple has always been together and eventually married.One day, Setsuko complains of a stomach ache and is hospitalized. Sakutaro then learns that his wife has colon cancer. Sakutaro takes the advice from his doctor that laughter helps the immune system and proceeds to write a short story for his wife every day. At first, Setsuko was expected to live for only 1 more year, but she lived for 5 more years and Sakutaro eventually wrote 1,778 short stories for his wife.
Who directed 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife?
1778 Stories of Me and My Wife was directed by Mamoru Hoshi.
Who stars in 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife?
The principal cast of 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife includes Yuko Takeuchi, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Ren Osugi, Shosuke Tanihara, Michiko Kichise.
When was 1778 Stories of Me and My Wife released and how long is it?
1778 Stories of Me and My Wife was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.