The Discarnates
"Bizarre love for the undead, Driven ever closer to the brink of doom."
Originally released in 1988. The Discarnates is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
Starring Morio Kazama, Kumiko Akiyoshi, and Tsurutaro Kataoka
Synopsis
A recently divorced writer is reunited with the ghosts of his parents who died when he was a boy. However, every time he sees them he loses more life energy. Now, he must choose between starting a new life or staying forever in the past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Morio Kazama
as Hidemi Harada
Kumiko Akiyoshi
as Fusako Harada
Tsurutaro Kataoka
as Eikichi Harada
Toshiyuki Nagashima
as Ichiro Mamiya
Yūko Natori
as Kei Fujino
Atsuko Kawada
as Junko Kawada
Bengal
as Taxi Driver
Takashi Sasano
as Dentist
Ryoichi Kusanagi
as Asakusa Barker 1
Yuji Ogata
as Asakusa Barker 2
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Discarnates about?
A recently divorced writer is reunited with the ghosts of his parents who died when he was a boy. However, every time he sees them he loses more life energy. Now, he must choose between starting a ...
Who directed The Discarnates?
The Discarnates was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
How long is The Discarnates?
The Discarnates has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Discarnates released?
The Discarnates was released on September 15, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Discarnates?
The main cast of The Discarnates includes Morio Kazama, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Toshiyuki Nagashima, Yūko Natori.