Embalming
EM / エンバーミング
Synopsis
Miyako, a young female embalmer, is called to restore the body of a recent suicide. While performing her duties, she pricks herself on a needle buried deep within the boy’s flesh. When the head is stolen during the night, Miyako begins a desperate search to recover it and finish her work, encountering organ harvesting, religious cults, and dark secrets from her own past along the way.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinji Aoyama
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinji Aoyama, Izo Hashimoto
- Original Score
- Isao Yamada
- Original Title
- EM / エンバーミング
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinji Aoyama
Shinji Aoyama, Izo Hashimoto, Michiko Matsuda
Isao Yamada
Ihiro Nishikubo
Shinji Aoyama, Soichi Ueno
Department Leadership Roster
Shinji Aoyama
Screenplay
Izo Hashimoto
Screenplay
Michiko Matsuda
Writer
Shinji Aoyama
Director
Shinji Aoyama
Editor
Ihiro Nishikubo
Director of Photography
Soichi Ueno
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Embalming
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Embalming about?
Miyako, a young female embalmer, is called to restore the body of a recent suicide. While performing her duties, she pricks herself on a needle buried deep within the boy’s flesh. When the head is stolen during the night, Miyako begins a desperate search to recover it and finish her work, encountering organ harvesting, religious cults, and dark secrets from her own past along the way.
Who directed Embalming?
Embalming was directed by Shinji Aoyama.
Who stars in Embalming?
The principal cast of Embalming includes Reiko Takashima, Yutaka Matsushige, Seijun Suzuki, Toshio Shiba, Kōjirō Hongō.
When was Embalming released and how long is it?
Embalming was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Embalming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Embalming was composed by Isao Yamada.