Himizu
ヒミズ
“All hopes ruined by his parents.”
Synopsis
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-07
Top Cast
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Shota Sometani
Yuichi Sumida
Fumi Nikaido
Keiko Chazawa
Tetsu Watanabe
Shozo Yoruno
Ken Mitsuishi
Sumida's Father
Denden
Kaneko
Tarō Suwa
Maa-kun
Hidetoshi Kawaya
Kenkichi
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Keita Tamura
Megumi Kagurazaka
Keiko Tamura
Yosuke Kubozuka
Teruhiko
Asuka Kurosawa
Keiko's Mother
Makiko Watanabe
Sumida's Mother
Toru Tezuka
Suspicious Man
Jun Murakami
Tanimura
Toshihiro Yashiba
Zenkou Tanaka
Yuriko Yoshitaka
Miki
Takahiro Nishijima
Busker
Fuyuki Moto
Tetsu
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sion Sono
- Screenplay & Story
- Sion Sono
- Original Score
- Tomohide Harada
- Original Title
- ヒミズ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Studio Three, Kodansha, GAGA Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sion Sono
Sion Sono, Minoru Furuya
Tomohide Harada
Sohei Tanikawa
Junichi Ito
Department Leadership Roster
Sion Sono
Screenplay
Sion Sono
Director
Junichi Ito
Editor
Sohei Tanikawa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Himizu
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What is Himizu about?
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.
Who directed Himizu?
Himizu was directed by Sion Sono.
Who stars in Himizu?
The principal cast of Himizu includes Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido, Tetsu Watanabe, Ken Mitsuishi, Denden.
When was Himizu released and how long is it?
Himizu was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
How much did Himizu make at the box office?
Himizu grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Himizu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Himizu was composed by Tomohide Harada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Himizu?
Himizu holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).