The Dry Spell
渇水
Synopsis
The story takes place during a summer of continuous sunshine when water supply restrictions are issued in the city. Shunsaku Iwakiri works for the city's water department and his job is to visit homes and stores that are behind on their bills and either collect the money or shut off the water supply (water suspension enforcement). Shunsaku is separated from his wife and children, and his heart grows thirsty as he spends his days visiting poor households and being abhorred. One day, during a water shutoff, Shunsaku meets two young sisters who have been neglected. He sees them as his own children and offers them a helping hand.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masaya Takahashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Shôtarô Oikawa
- Original Title
- 渇水
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- KADOKAWA, J Storm, TOM company, Movie Walker, L'espace Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masaya Takahashi
Shôtarô Oikawa, Mitsuru Kawabayashi
Ryutaro Hakamata
Jun Kuriyagawa
Haruhiko Hasegawa, Kimiaki Tasaka
Department Leadership Roster
Masaya Takahashi
Director
Shôtarô Oikawa
Screenplay
Haruhiko Hasegawa
Producer
Kimiaki Tasaka
Producer
Ryutaro Hakamata
Director of Photography
Jun Kuriyagawa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dry Spell
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What is The Dry Spell about?
The story takes place during a summer of continuous sunshine when water supply restrictions are issued in the city. Shunsaku Iwakiri works for the city's water department and his job is to visit homes and stores that are behind on their bills and either collect the money or shut off the water supply (water suspension enforcement). Shunsaku is separated from his wife and children, and his heart grows thirsty as he spends his days visiting poor households and being abhorred. One day, during a water shutoff, Shunsaku meets two young sisters who have been neglected. He sees them as his own children and offers them a helping hand.
Who directed The Dry Spell?
The Dry Spell was directed by Masaya Takahashi.
Who stars in The Dry Spell?
The principal cast of The Dry Spell includes Toma Ikuta, Mugi Kadowaki, Hayato Isomura, Nanami Yamazaki, Kankuro Kudo.
When was The Dry Spell released and how long is it?
The Dry Spell was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.