Millennium Actress
"The magic of movies, the mystery of memory."
Originally released in 2002. Millennium Actress is a drama/animation film. directed by Satoshi Kon. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama, and Fumiko Orikasa
Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (970 votes)
Box Office
$37.6K
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Miyoko Shoji
as Chiyoko Fujiwara (70's) (voice)
Mami Koyama
as Chiyoko Fujiwara (20-40's) ( voice)
Fumiko Orikasa
as Chiyoko Fujiwara (10-20's) (voice)
Showko Tsuda
as Eiko Shimao (voice)
Shozo Iizuka
as Genya Tachibana (voice)
Masaya Onosaka
as Kyouji Ida (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
as The Man with the Scar (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
as The Man of the Key (voice)
Hisako Kyoda
as Chiyoko's Mother (voice)
Tomie Kataoka
as Mino (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $37,641
Production Companies
- Madhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millennium Actress about?
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost an...
Who directed Millennium Actress?
Millennium Actress was directed by Satoshi Kon.
How long is Millennium Actress?
Millennium Actress has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Millennium Actress released?
Millennium Actress was released on September 14, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Millennium Actress?
The main cast of Millennium Actress includes Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama, Fumiko Orikasa, Showko Tsuda, Shozo Iizuka.
Is Millennium Actress worth watching?
Millennium Actress has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 970 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.