All About Lily Chou-Chou
"Pain can take you in prison. The ether can set you free."
Originally released in 2001. All About Lily Chou-Chou is a drama/crime film. directed by Shunji Iwai. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hayato Ichihara, Shugo Oshinari, and Yu Aoi
Synopsis
Charts the troubled teenage years of students Yūichi Hasumi and Shūsuke Hoshino, exploring the shifting and complex power dynamics of their relationship against the backdrop of Yūichi's love for the dreamy and abstract music of pop star Lily Chou-Chou.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (268 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.8M
5.4x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hayato Ichihara
as Yūichi Hasumi
Shugo Oshinari
as Shūsuke Hoshino
Yu Aoi
as Shiori Tsuda
Ayumi Ito
as Yōko Kuno
Issey Takahashi
as Ikeda Senpai
Ryo Katsuji
as Terawaki Shioske
Takao Osawa
as Tabito Takao
Kaku Tomohiro
as Masashi Tadano
Kazusa Matsuda
as Sumika Kanzaki
Takahito Hosoyamada
as Kentarō Sasaki
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $1,250,000
- Revenue
- $6,776,921
Production Companies
- Rockwell Eyes
- JVC
- WOWOW
- OORONG-SHA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All About Lily Chou-Chou about?
Charts the troubled teenage years of students Yūichi Hasumi and Shūsuke Hoshino, exploring the shifting and complex power dynamics of their relationship against the backdrop of Yūichi's love for...
Who directed All About Lily Chou-Chou?
All About Lily Chou-Chou was directed by Shunji Iwai.
How long is All About Lily Chou-Chou?
All About Lily Chou-Chou has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was All About Lily Chou-Chou released?
All About Lily Chou-Chou was released on October 6, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in All About Lily Chou-Chou?
The main cast of All About Lily Chou-Chou includes Hayato Ichihara, Shugo Oshinari, Yu Aoi, Ayumi Ito, Issey Takahashi.
Is All About Lily Chou-Chou worth watching?
All About Lily Chou-Chou has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 268 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.