Whistling after Dark movie poster

Whistling after Dark

October 15, 2009 1h 59m

Originally released in 2009. Whistling after Dark is a feature film. directed by Tomoko Toyama.

Starring Yuki Izumisawa, Reiko Kataoka, and Tōru Shinagawa

Synopsis

Kuroshi Mayama, age 14, lives alone with his mother Namiko. Though he was just under the age of one when he came to this town with his mom, he remembers everything from that day: Gettings on the bus in his mom's arms, an old woman who spoke some words to him, and the encounter with a poet... One night, with Kuroshi's birthday approaching, Father shows up unexpectedly. He insists that he and Kuroshi's mother had made an arrangement – that Kuroshi was to live with his mother until his 15th birthday and then live with his father. As Kuroshi's world gets turned upside down, his family, the people around him and even himself start to change.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 15, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Tokyo University of the Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whistling after Dark about?

Kuroshi Mayama, age 14, lives alone with his mother Namiko. Though he was just under the age of one when he came to this town with his mom, he remembers everything from that day: Gettings on the bu...

Who directed Whistling after Dark?

Whistling after Dark was directed by Tomoko Toyama.

How long is Whistling after Dark?

Whistling after Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was Whistling after Dark released?

Whistling after Dark was released on October 15, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Whistling after Dark?

The main cast of Whistling after Dark includes Yuki Izumisawa, Reiko Kataoka, Tōru Shinagawa, Tomoharu Hasegawa, Hanae Kan.