The Room
部屋／THE ROOM
“I'm looking for a nice room for me.”
Synopsis
A quiet killer is looking for a room. The real state agent, shy and expressionless, guides him through Tokyo, towards the ruins the decadent economy has left behind, in hopes of finding The Room.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sion Sono
- Screenplay & Story
- Sion Sono
- Original Title
- 部屋／THE ROOM
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Anchors Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sion Sono
Sion Sono
Yûichirô Ohtsuka
Kunihiko Ukai, Sion Sono
Takaharu Yasuoka
Department Leadership Roster
Sion Sono
Director
Sion Sono
Writer
Kunihiko Ukai
Editor
Sion Sono
Editor
Takaharu Yasuoka
Producer
Yûichirô Ohtsuka
Director of Photography
Sion Sono
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Room
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Room about?
A quiet killer is looking for a room. The real state agent, shy and expressionless, guides him through Tokyo, towards the ruins the decadent economy has left behind, in hopes of finding The Room.
Who directed The Room?
The Room was directed by Sion Sono.
Who stars in The Room?
The principal cast of The Room includes Akaji Maro, Yoriko Doguchi, Shiro Sano, Sayoko Takahashi.
When was The Room released and how long is it?
The Room was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.