Haruko's Doll
Originally released in 2018. Haruko's Doll is a drama/romance film. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Miho Nakanishi, Toshinori Omi, and Yuko Tanaka
Synopsis
In the early days of the Showa era in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture a newborn baby is abandoned with a doll under the eaves of a merchant house along the pilgrimage route in Shikoku. It seems to be a pilgrim struggling to make a living. This baby girl is named Haruko and brought by Tomita Shizuko and Katsuji as the younger sister of their son Ryosuke who is three years apart. When the war begins, 16-year old Ryosuke qualifies for the naval academy and crosses the Seto Inland Sea. After some consideration, Shizuko tells Haruko the truth that they are not real siblings for the first time. Haruko who has had a secret crush on her brother ever since he said that he would protect her, is innocently overjoyed and heads to Hiroshima to convey this to him. The next day, an atomic bomb explodes in the sky…
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- NHK BS1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haruko's Doll about?
In the early days of the Showa era in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture a newborn baby is abandoned with a doll under the eaves of a merchant house along the pilgrimage route in Shikoku. It seems to be a...
How long is Haruko's Doll?
Haruko's Doll has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Haruko's Doll released?
Haruko's Doll was released on August 4, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Haruko's Doll?
The main cast of Haruko's Doll includes Miho Nakanishi, Toshinori Omi, Yuko Tanaka, Mana Ashida, Ryota Bando.