The Human Chair
Originally released in 1997. The Human Chair is a drama/crime film. directed by Toshiyuki Mizutani. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Misa Shimizu, Jun Kunimura, and Kazuhiro Yamaji
Synopsis
After seeing her husband off to work, the young author identified only as Yoshiko sets off to read the large collection of letters she received from other young authors. These are often letters containing samples of their work for critique. One large envelope contains a letter. The letter-writer does not provide his name. The letter is a confession of crimes. The letter-writer has no family or friends, and claims to be "ugly beyond description". He is a chair maker and loves his work and all the chairs he creates, even going so far as to claim some sort of intangible connection to his work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- KSS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Human Chair about?
After seeing her husband off to work, the young author identified only as Yoshiko sets off to read the large collection of letters she received from other young authors. These are often letters con...
Who directed The Human Chair?
The Human Chair was directed by Toshiyuki Mizutani.
How long is The Human Chair?
The Human Chair has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Human Chair released?
The Human Chair was released on April 19, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Human Chair?
The main cast of The Human Chair includes Misa Shimizu, Jun Kunimura, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yasuko Mitsuura, Naoko Amihama.