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Noruwei no mori (2010)

133 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   11 December 2010 (Japan)
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Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.

Director:

Anh Dung Tran

Writers:

Haruki Murakami (based upon the novel), Anh Dung Tran (screenplay)

Stars:

Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi and Kiko Mizuhara
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Cast

Credited cast:
Rinko Kikuchi ...
Naoko
Ken'ichi Matsuyama ...
Toru Watanabe
Kiko Mizuhara Kiko Mizuhara ...
Midori
Eriko Hatsune Eriko Hatsune ...
Hatsumi
Kengo Kôra Kengo Kôra ...
Kizuki
Tetsuji Tamayama Tetsuji Tamayama ...
Nagasawa
Reika Kirishima Reika Kirishima ...
Reiko Ishida
Shigesato Itoi Shigesato Itoi ...
Theatre professor
Haruomi Hosono Haruomi Hosono ...
Record shop owner
Tokio Emoto Tokio Emoto ...
Storm Trooper
Yukihiro Takahashi Yukihiro Takahashi ...
Gatekeeper
Takao Handa Takao Handa ...
Midori' father
Kentaro Tamura Kentaro Tamura
Yuki Ito Yuki Ito
Yusuke Yusuke
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Storyline

Upon hearing the song "Norwegian Wood," Toru (Matsuyama) remembers back to his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend. As the two try, in very different ways, to contend with their grief, Toru forms a bond with another woman, Midori. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Grief | Woods | 1960s | Swimming | Reading  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Norwegian Wood See more »

Filming Locations:

Tokyo, Japan

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$13,068 (USA) (8 January 2012) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$13,068 (USA) (8 January 2012)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Asmik Ace Entertainment, Dentsu, Fuji Television Network See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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