Swallowtail Butterfly
スワロウテイル
“This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown.”
Synopsis
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画「スワロウテイル」予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-05
Top Cast
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Ayumi Ito
Ageha
Yosuke Eguchi
Ryou Ryanki
Chara
Glico
Hiroshi Mikami
Feihong
Andy Hui Chi-On
Maofu
Atsuro Watabe
Ran
Kaori Momoi
Suzukino
Tomoko Yamaguchi
Shenmei
Nene Otsuka
Reiko
Yoriko Doguchi
Hoshino
Mickey Curtis
Doctor
Tetsu Watanabe
Katsushika Group Boss
Tadanobu Asano
Customer in the Club
Ken Enomoto
Toshiyuki Kitami
Kenji Kohashi
Hoan
Shiek Mahmud-Bey
Arrow
Ken Mitsuishi
Punk Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Helsinki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunji Iwai
- Screenplay & Story
- Shunji Iwai
- Original Score
- Takeshi Kobayashi
- Original Title
- スワロウテイル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- OORONG-SHA, Pony Canyon, Nippon Herald Films, Fuji Television Network, Ace Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunji Iwai
Shunji Iwai
Takeshi Kobayashi
Noboru Shinoda
Shunji Iwai
Shin'ya Kawai
Department Leadership Roster
Shunji Iwai
Director
Takeshi Kobayashi
Original Music Composer
Noboru Shinoda
Director of Photography
Yohei Taneda
Production Design
Shin'ya Kawai
Producer
Shunji Iwai
Editor
Shunji Iwai
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swallowtail Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swallowtail Butterfly about?
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
Who directed Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly was directed by Shunji Iwai.
Who stars in Swallowtail Butterfly?
The principal cast of Swallowtail Butterfly includes Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara, Hiroshi Mikami, Andy Hui Chi-On.
When was Swallowtail Butterfly released and how long is it?
Swallowtail Butterfly was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Swallowtail Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swallowtail Butterfly was composed by Takeshi Kobayashi.