Life Cycles movie poster

Life Cycles

January 1, 2006 0h 21m

Originally released in 2006. Life Cycles is a comedy film. directed by Mikiya Sanada. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Toshiya Sakai, Meguru Ishii, and Sanshō Shinsui

Synopsis

Nowadays, abandoned bicycles are a common sight in front of stations in Tokyo. The number of abandoned bicycles is unparalleled in the world, and there are concerns about how to deal with them. The protagonist is a worker who removes such abandoned bicycles. The job involves removing other people's bicycles without asking, which naturally leads to constant trouble during the work. Is it his own fault? Is the world to blame? The man begins to ask himself. The stress of his job causes him to start taking pleasure in riding his bicycle around town at night. But what he sees is nothing but a wild landscape. One night, while riding his bike as usual, the man sees something else...

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2006 20 years ago
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Runtime 0h 21m 21 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Cycles about?

Nowadays, abandoned bicycles are a common sight in front of stations in Tokyo. The number of abandoned bicycles is unparalleled in the world, and there are concerns about how to deal with them. The...

Who directed Life Cycles?

Life Cycles was directed by Mikiya Sanada.

How long is Life Cycles?

Life Cycles has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).

When was Life Cycles released?

Life Cycles was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Life Cycles?

The main cast of Life Cycles includes Toshiya Sakai, Meguru Ishii, Sanshō Shinsui.