Yah Chayka!
ヤーチャイカ
Synopsis
Renowned Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa teams with former "rock chick" Wakako Kaku to craft this pensive love story told almost entirely in still photographs. After steering a suicidal man away from the brink of despair, an astronomical observatory worker teaches him her favorite watchword, "Yah Chakya!" ("I, Seagull"). The phrase had once been spoken by the first female cosmonaut, and was the call-sign for the Soviet spacecraft Vostok. But for this woman, the word has taken on greater meaning; not only is it a greeting, but a secret handshake and a symbol of the universe as well. Upon learning the phrase, the man finally finds the strength to go on living.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaku Wakako, Shuntaro Tanikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaku Wakako, Shuntaro Tanikawa
- Original Score
- Maruo Megumi
- Original Title
- ヤーチャイカ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Pug Point Japan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaku Wakako, Shuntaro Tanikawa
Kaku Wakako, Shuntaro Tanikawa
Maruo Megumi
Motohiro Hatanaka, Nakamura Makoto
Department Leadership Roster
Kaku Wakako
Director
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Director
Motohiro Hatanaka
Producer
Nakamura Makoto
Producer
Kaku Wakako
Writer
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yah Chayka!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yah Chayka! about?
Renowned Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa teams with former "rock chick" Wakako Kaku to craft this pensive love story told almost entirely in still photographs. After steering a suicidal man away from the brink of despair, an astronomical observatory worker teaches him her favorite watchword, "Yah Chakya!" ("I, Seagull"). The phrase had once been spoken by the first female cosmonaut, and was the call-sign for the Soviet spacecraft Vostok. But for this woman, the word has taken on greater meaning; not only is it a greeting, but a secret handshake and a symbol of the universe as well. Upon learning the phrase, the man finally finds the strength to go on living.
Who directed Yah Chayka!?
Yah Chayka! was directed by Kaku Wakako, Shuntaro Tanikawa.
Who stars in Yah Chayka!?
The principal cast of Yah Chayka! includes Teruyuki Kagawa, Machiko Ono.
When was Yah Chayka! released and how long is it?
Yah Chayka! was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Yah Chayka!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yah Chayka! was composed by Maruo Megumi.