Moonlight Mask
Originally released in 2011. Moonlight Mask is a feature film. directed by Itsuji Itao.
Starring Itsuji Itao, Tadanobu Asano, and Satomi Ishihara
Synopsis
The year is 1947, during the war torn period of the Showa era. The story begins when a man, presumed to have been killed in battle, returns home. Who was this man? Before the war, he had a bright future ahead of him as the proficient and popular rakugoka (comedic story-teller), Usagi Morinoya. However, because of an injury sustained during the war, his face is covered in bandages, and he suffers from total amnesia. As if trying to recover his memory, the man only keeps mumbling in a hollow voice his trademark rakugo, "Sokotsunagaya".
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Itsuji Itao
as Comic Storyteller Morinoga
Tadanobu Asano
as Taro Okamoto
Satomi Ishihara
as Yayoi
Gin Maeda
as Tenraku Morinoga
Rokkaku Seiji
as Kinta Morinoga
Tasuku Emoto
as Shotaro Morinoga
Taro Yabe
Yasuomi Sano
as Oama Morinoga
Shota Chiyo
as Tenjo Morinoga
Yuichi Kimura
as Platoon Leader Hirao
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moonlight Mask about?
The year is 1947, during the war torn period of the Showa era. The story begins when a man, presumed to have been killed in battle, returns home. Who was this man? Before the war, he had a bright f...
Who directed Moonlight Mask?
Moonlight Mask was directed by Itsuji Itao.
How long is Moonlight Mask?
Moonlight Mask has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Moonlight Mask released?
Moonlight Mask was released on March 26, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Moonlight Mask?
The main cast of Moonlight Mask includes Itsuji Itao, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Ishihara, Gin Maeda, Rokkaku Seiji.