Hitsudan Hostess
Originally released in 2010. Hitsudan Hostess is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Hajime Takezono.
Starring Keiko Kitagawa, Seiji Fukushi, and Yoshiko Tanaka
Synopsis
The story is based on the bestselling autobiography of 25-year-old Rie Saito, who became a number-one hostess in Ginza despite being deaf. "Hitsudan Hostess" was published by Kobunsha this past May, and so far it has sold roughly 115,000 copies. The book depicts the life of Saito, who was born in Aomori and became deaf at the age of 1 due to an illness. She rebelled against her strict parents, and she ran away from home several times as a youth. At a local club, she began taking an interest in "hitsudan" (communicating through writing), which she later made use of when she moved to Tokyo and became a popular hostess at a Ginza club. --Tokyograph
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- The icon
- MBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hitsudan Hostess about?
The story is based on the bestselling autobiography of 25-year-old Rie Saito, who became a number-one hostess in Ginza despite being deaf. "Hitsudan Hostess" was published by Kobunsha this past Ma...
Who directed Hitsudan Hostess?
Hitsudan Hostess was directed by Hajime Takezono.
How long is Hitsudan Hostess?
Hitsudan Hostess has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Hitsudan Hostess released?
Hitsudan Hostess was released on January 10, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hitsudan Hostess?
The main cast of Hitsudan Hostess includes Keiko Kitagawa, Seiji Fukushi, Yoshiko Tanaka, Kenjiro Nashimoto, Satomi Tezuka.