Kakeru
しらぬがかける
“I won't ask because I want to like you.”
Synopsis
Kakeru Noyama falls in love at first sight with Mai, a girl who gives a man a spectacular slap in the park. Her friend Miki is worried about the outspoken but inactive girl, but her expectations are defied and her romance takes a sudden turn for the better. One day, however, he sees her toasting a Coke with a guy. 'Who is that guy?' Later, he sees Mai chewing gum with a different man in a friendly manner, and when he sees her smoking a cool cigarette with another man. Miki gives the example of herself and her boyfriend Akira and urges him to pursue the truth. Finally, Kakeru takes action... The elation that love has started. The fear that their relationship might end if she hears this. The film rhythmically conveys these feelings with rapid-fire dialogue and boldly cut images. The character of the protagonist, who is timid, hot-blooded and gentle, honestly embodies the confusion of people in love.
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PIA Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Komatani
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Komatani
- Original Title
- しらぬがかける
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Komatani
Yang Komatani
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Komatani
Director
Yang Komatani
Screenplay
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kakeru.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kakeru
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kakeru about?
Kakeru Noyama falls in love at first sight with Mai, a girl who gives a man a spectacular slap in the park. Her friend Miki is worried about the outspoken but inactive girl, but her expectations are defied and her romance takes a sudden turn for the better. One day, however, he sees her toasting a Coke with a guy. 'Who is that guy?' Later, he sees Mai chewing gum with a different man in a friendly manner, and when he sees her smoking a cool cigarette with another man. Miki gives the example of herself and her boyfriend Akira and urges him to pursue the truth. Finally, Kakeru takes action... The elation that love has started. The fear that their relationship might end if she hears this. The film rhythmically conveys these feelings with rapid-fire dialogue and boldly cut images. The character of the protagonist, who is timid, hot-blooded and gentle, honestly embodies the confusion of people in love.
Who directed Kakeru?
Kakeru was directed by Yang Komatani.
Who stars in Kakeru?
The principal cast of Kakeru includes Masae Aitoku, Taro Miyake, Koichiro Shimizu, Takuya Matsuda, Tadahiko Tani.
When was Kakeru released and how long is it?
Kakeru was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 50m.