Manatsu
魔夏
Synopsis
I want to help, I want to be saved, I want to help. One day during summer holiday, best friends Nemoto and Maruyama are walking along a mountain path when suddenly a gunshot rings out and Nemoto falls. Maruyama barely manages to hide behind a roadside block, but Nemoto is seriously injured and unable to move. At first Maruyama tries to help, but the persistent and invisible killer frightens him and he is unable to do anything about it. Root begins to blame him, and says that the killer is after you and that he is involved. Time ticks by as the truth remains elusive... The film depicts the human psyche, where friendship and conscience disappear and only egoism emerges as a result of the absurd horror, set only on an ordinary country road. A film that tackles drama head-on, in a world where many films are bland.
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- Director
- Yukio Nishiyama
- Original Score
- Kensaku Nishimura, Daisuke Kawai
- Original Title
- 魔夏
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yukio Nishiyama
Kensaku Nishimura, Daisuke Kawai
Toshizo Nemoto, Yukio Nishiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Yukio Nishiyama
Director
Toshizo Nemoto
Editor
Yukio Nishiyama
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manatsu
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What is Manatsu about?
I want to help, I want to be saved, I want to help. One day during summer holiday, best friends Nemoto and Maruyama are walking along a mountain path when suddenly a gunshot rings out and Nemoto falls. Maruyama barely manages to hide behind a roadside block, but Nemoto is seriously injured and unable to move. At first Maruyama tries to help, but the persistent and invisible killer frightens him and he is unable to do anything about it. Root begins to blame him, and says that the killer is after you and that he is involved. Time ticks by as the truth remains elusive... The film depicts the human psyche, where friendship and conscience disappear and only egoism emerges as a result of the absurd horror, set only on an ordinary country road. A film that tackles drama head-on, in a world where many films are bland.
Who directed Manatsu?
Manatsu was directed by Yukio Nishiyama.
Who stars in Manatsu?
The principal cast of Manatsu includes Kojo Hayashi, Yukio Nishiyama, Toshizo Nemoto, Yoshiaki Ozawa.
When was Manatsu released and how long is it?
Manatsu was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Manatsu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manatsu was composed by Kensaku Nishimura, Daisuke Kawai.