Flowers in the Shadow
Originally released in 2008. Flowers in the Shadow is a comedy/drama film. directed by Yuichiro Hirakawa. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Junichi Okada, Aoi Miyazaki, and Atsushi Ito
Synopsis
Shinya is in debt as a result of his gambling habit. He attempts to defraud an old woman with a bank transfer scam, but the woman reminds him of his late mother and they start to relate to each other. Meanwhile, Shinya meets a girl called Hisako in town, and ends up helping her to find out the whereabouts of an unsuccessful comedian, Raita, whom her mother was in love with in her youth. Shinya's father, Ryutaro, is disowned by his son after his wife's death. When Ryutaro meets a homeless man called Moses, he starts living on the street as well. One day when the old woman dies, Moses comes to the deceased and confesses his past. Subsequently Shinya resumes communicating with his father Ryutaro.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Gentosha
- J Storm
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- OHTA PRODUCTION
- Nippan Group Holdings
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowers in the Shadow about?
Shinya is in debt as a result of his gambling habit. He attempts to defraud an old woman with a bank transfer scam, but the woman reminds him of his late mother and they start to relate to each oth...
Who directed Flowers in the Shadow?
Flowers in the Shadow was directed by Yuichiro Hirakawa.
How long is Flowers in the Shadow?
Flowers in the Shadow has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Flowers in the Shadow released?
Flowers in the Shadow was released on January 26, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flowers in the Shadow?
The main cast of Flowers in the Shadow includes Junichi Okada, Aoi Miyazaki, Atsushi Ito, Aya Hirayama, Tamaki Ogawa.