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Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004): Cast & Box Office

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004) movie poster

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Isao Yukisada, starring Ko Shibasaki as Ritsuko Fujimura, Kanji Tsuda and Masami Nagasawa. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $74.8 million worldwide.

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Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Isao Yukisada
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crying Out Love in the Center of the World About?

The premise of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World without spoilers.

While searching for his fiancee Ritsuko, Sakutarou rediscovers through flashbacks the void deep within him caused by the events from his high school days.

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Cast & crew

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World Cast & Characters

Ko Shibasaki leads the cast as Ritsuko Fujimura, with Kanji Tsuda as Johnny and Masami Nagasawa as Aki Hirose. Directed by Isao Yukisada; 34 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Isao Yukisada

More films directed by Isao Yukisada: Revolver Lily, Revolver LILY, Theatre: A Love Story and The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese.

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Box office

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World Box Office

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World grossed $74.8 million worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$74.8M

International
$74.8M
Videos

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World.

Crying out for love in the centre of the world
Details

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Sekachu” and “Socrates in Love”.

Also known as
  • Sekachu
  • Socrates in Love
  • Sekai No Chushin De Ai Wo Sakebu
  • Un grito de amor desde el centro del mundo
  • Sekai no chûshin de, ai o sakebu
  • Sekai no chushin de, ai o sakebu
  • พรํ่าหัวใจเพรียกหารักที่กลางโลก
  • 在世界中心呼喚愛
  • 在世界的中心呼唤爱
  • 世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ
  • Оплакивая любовь в самом центре мира
  • 세상의 중심에서 사랑을 외치다
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  • 在世界的中心呼喊愛情
  • พร่ำหัวใจ เพรียกหารักที่กลางโลก

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Crying Out Love in the Center of the World FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crying Out Love in the Center of the World?

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Crying Out Love in the Center of the World released?

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World was released on May 8, 2004.

Who directed Crying Out Love in the Center of the World?

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World was directed by Isao Yukisada.

More films by Isao Yukisada

Who is in the cast of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World?

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World stars Ko Shibasaki as Ritsuko Fujimura, Kanji Tsuda as Johnny and Masami Nagasawa as Aki Hirose, among 34 credited actors.

How much did Crying Out Love in the Center of the World make at the box office?

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World grossed $74.8 million worldwide.

Does Crying Out Love in the Center of the World have a post-credit scene?

No. Crying Out Love in the Center of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Crying Out Love in the Center of the World in?

The original language of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World is Japanese.

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