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Directed by | Izuru Narushima |
Written by | Satoko Okudera |
Based on | The Eighth Day (Japanese novel) by Mitsuyo Kakuta |
Produced by | Naoki Sato Yoichi Arishige Naoko Yoshida |
Starring | Hiromi Nagasaku Mao Inoue |
Cinematography | Junichi Fujisawa |
Music by | Goro Yasukawa |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
Country | Japan |
Language | Japanese |
Box office | ¥1.24 billion ($15.54 million)[1] |
Rebirth (八日目の蝉, Yōkame no Semi) is a 2011 Japanese drama film directed by Izuru Narushima, based on author Mitsuyo Kakuta's novel. The film was a critical success, winning 10 awards at the 35th Japan Academy Prize, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Script.[2]