Somehow, Crystal
Originally released in 1981. Somehow, Crystal is a drama film. directed by Shingo Matsubara. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kazuko Kato, Toshio Kamei, and Zenzô Shimizu
Synopsis
While her boyfriend Jun'ichi is out of town, college student and part-time model Yuri passes the time in Tokyo by shopping for luxury products, visiting affluent neighborhoods, eating expensive food, and seeking new kinds of entertainment. At a dance club she meets Masataka, to whom she describes her relatively frictionless life as "crystal". Yuri has a sexual encounter with Masataka that she enjoys but finds less satisfying than her experiences with Jun'ichi. When Jun'ichi returns, Yuri learns that he also was unfaithful during his trip, but she reflects on her financial independence and decides that staying with Jun'ichi is the best fit for her crystal lifestyle. Adaptation novel by Yasuo Tanaka.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somehow, Crystal about?
While her boyfriend Jun'ichi is out of town, college student and part-time model Yuri passes the time in Tokyo by shopping for luxury products, visiting affluent neighborhoods, eating expensive foo...
Who directed Somehow, Crystal?
Somehow, Crystal was directed by Shingo Matsubara.
How long is Somehow, Crystal?
Somehow, Crystal has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Somehow, Crystal released?
Somehow, Crystal was released on May 23, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Somehow, Crystal?
The main cast of Somehow, Crystal includes Kazuko Kato, Toshio Kamei, Zenzô Shimizu, Naoko Arita, Mieko Harada.