The Graduation
卒業
Synopsis
Asami, a junior-college student two months from graduation, lends a red umbrella one day to Mayama, a Psychology instructor. Her artlessly forward approach leaves Mayama embarrassed and confused. She has, in fact, been watching him for some time. Meanwhile Mayama’s girlfriend Izumi, unable to find her own place in his heart, has resolved to leave him. Seeing Mayama in torment, tied to his past, Asami decides to set his heart free. Set in present-day Tokyo, this story of the wandering and revival of souls beset by feelings of loss is brought quietly and gently to the screen by the outstanding talent of Nagasawa Masahiko.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiko Nagasawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuo Hasegawa, Keiko Misawa, Masahiko Nagasawa
- Original Title
- 卒業
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiko Nagasawa
Yasuo Hasegawa, Keiko Misawa, Masahiko Nagasawa
Junichi Fujisawa
Kazumi Kawashiro
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiko Nagasawa
Director
Yasuo Hasegawa
Screenplay
Keiko Misawa
Screenplay
Masahiko Nagasawa
Screenplay
Junichi Fujisawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Graduation
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What is The Graduation about?
Asami, a junior-college student two months from graduation, lends a red umbrella one day to Mayama, a Psychology instructor. Her artlessly forward approach leaves Mayama embarrassed and confused. She has, in fact, been watching him for some time. Meanwhile Mayama’s girlfriend Izumi, unable to find her own place in his heart, has resolved to leave him. Seeing Mayama in torment, tied to his past, Asami decides to set his heart free. Set in present-day Tokyo, this story of the wandering and revival of souls beset by feelings of loss is brought quietly and gently to the screen by the outstanding talent of Nagasawa Masahiko.
Who directed The Graduation?
The Graduation was directed by Masahiko Nagasawa.
Who stars in The Graduation?
The principal cast of The Graduation includes Yui Natsukawa, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Rina Uchiyama, Hiroyuki Kishi, Mie Ota.
When was The Graduation released and how long is it?
The Graduation was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.