Mario
マリオ～AIのゆくえ～
Synopsis
It's the year 2023. The development of artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years. When a policeman gets seriously injured and won't be able to recover his consciousness, a scientist decides to implant an artificial intelligence called "Mario" inside his brain. The final command for this newborn man: Be free. When he sets out on his little journey to understand the concept of being free, being human, he meets the 16 year-old son of the scientist who is about to take his own life... The two of them form a precious bond.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomohiro Maekawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomohiro Maekawa
- Original Title
- マリオ～AIのゆくえ～
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomohiro Maekawa
Tomohiro Maekawa
Department Leadership Roster
Tomohiro Maekawa
Director
Tomohiro Maekawa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mario
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mario about?
It's the year 2023. The development of artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years. When a policeman gets seriously injured and won't be able to recover his consciousness, a scientist decides to implant an artificial intelligence called "Mario" inside his brain. The final command for this newborn man: Be free. When he sets out on his little journey to understand the concept of being free, being human, he meets the 16 year-old son of the scientist who is about to take his own life... The two of them form a precious bond.
Who directed Mario?
Mario was directed by Tomohiro Maekawa.
Who stars in Mario?
The principal cast of Mario includes Hidetoshi Nishijima, Nayuta Fukuzaki, Tetsushi Tanaka, Kana Kurashina, Naomi Nishida.
When was Mario released and how long is it?
Mario was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.