Arietta movie poster

Arietta

July 29, 1989 0h 52m 3.0/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Arietta is a drama film. directed by Akio Jissoji. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Keiko Kaga, Maya Asabuki, and Daikei Shimizu

Synopsis

A young widow becomes an SM call girl to pay off the debts accumulated by her yakuza husband. She's a depressed woman, merely going through the motions of existence, subjected to every cruel whim concocted by her clients. She's dedicated to the misery - even finding comfort in it - stumbling through life like a zombie.

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date July 29, 1989 36 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 0h 52m 52 minutes total
User Rating 3.0/10 Mixed (3 votes)
🌍
Language Japanese Original language
🎬
Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Kuki

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arietta about?

A young widow becomes an SM call girl to pay off the debts accumulated by her yakuza husband. She's a depressed woman, merely going through the motions of existence, subjected to every cruel whim c...

Who directed Arietta?

Arietta was directed by Akio Jissoji.

How long is Arietta?

Arietta has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).

When was Arietta released?

Arietta was released on July 29, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Arietta?

The main cast of Arietta includes Keiko Kaga, Maya Asabuki, Daikei Shimizu, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Tomorowo Taguchi.