Phases of the Moon
月の満ち欠け
Synopsis
Osanai Kei enjoys a peaceful and happy life with his wife Osanai Kozue and daughter Osanai Ruri, but his wife and daughter die in an accident. Osanai Kei's life suddenly changes. One day, a man named Misumi Akihiko visits Osanai Kei. Misumi Akihiko tells him that on the day Osanai Kozue and Osanai Ruri died, Osanai Ruri, who was a complete stranger to him, was coming to see him. Misumi Akihiko tells him about a woman named Masaki Ruri, who he once loved. These people, who don't seem related, connect under the name of love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Udine Far East Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuichi Hiroki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Hashimoto
- Original Score
- Fukushige Mari
- Original Title
- 月の満ち欠け
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku, AMUSE, Tohan, jeki, Aeon Entertainment, CREATIVE OFFICE CUE, Shochiku Broadcasting, Shochiku Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuichi Hiroki
Hiroshi Hashimoto, Shogo Sato
Fukushige Mari
Noriyuki Mizuguchi
Minoru Nomoto
Takashi Yajima, Takeshi Udaka, Hirotaka Aragaki, Hitoshi Endo, Ryohei Tsutsui
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuichi Hiroki
Director
Tomoyuki Maruo
Production Design
Noriyuki Mizuguchi
Director of Photography
Takashi Yajima
Producer
Takeshi Udaka
Producer
Minoru Nomoto
Editor
Fukushige Mari
Original Music Composer
Hirotaka Aragaki
Producer
Hitoshi Endo
Producer
Hiroshi Hashimoto
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phases of the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phases of the Moon about?
Osanai Kei enjoys a peaceful and happy life with his wife Osanai Kozue and daughter Osanai Ruri, but his wife and daughter die in an accident. Osanai Kei's life suddenly changes. One day, a man named Misumi Akihiko visits Osanai Kei. Misumi Akihiko tells him that on the day Osanai Kozue and Osanai Ruri died, Osanai Ruri, who was a complete stranger to him, was coming to see him. Misumi Akihiko tells him about a woman named Masaki Ruri, who he once loved. These people, who don't seem related, connect under the name of love.
Who directed Phases of the Moon?
Phases of the Moon was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki.
Who stars in Phases of the Moon?
The principal cast of Phases of the Moon includes Yo Oizumi, Kasumi Arimura, Ren Meguro, Ko Shibasaki, Sairi Ito.
When was Phases of the Moon released and how long is it?
Phases of the Moon was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Phases of the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phases of the Moon was composed by Fukushige Mari.
Is Phases of the Moon based on a book or true story?
Phases of the Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shogo Sato".