The Courier
Originally released in 2017. The Courier is a drama film. directed by Shô Miyake. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tomomitsu Adachi, Kai Inowaki, and Shizuka Ishibashi
Synopsis
At the beginning of the 19th century, Japan was under a policy of national isolation. A group of Dutch scholars who wanted to open the country secretly completed a copy of a map of Japan under shogunate control. They sent a young Dutch scholar, Michi-an, as a secret envoy to deliver the copy of the map to the Dutch. Michi-an, hiding himself and making his way through the deserted winter mountains, but the mountain guardians, led by Takayama, had begun hunting in the mountains with a description of Michi-an's appearance arranged by the shogunate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Courier about?
At the beginning of the 19th century, Japan was under a policy of national isolation. A group of Dutch scholars who wanted to open the country secretly completed a copy of a map of Japan under shog...
Who directed The Courier?
The Courier was directed by Shô Miyake.
How long is The Courier?
The Courier has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Courier released?
The Courier was released on July 22, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Courier?
The main cast of The Courier includes Tomomitsu Adachi, Kai Inowaki, Shizuka Ishibashi, Ryu Morioka, Takaya Shibata.