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Aesop’s Game (2019): Cast

Aesop’s Game (2019) movie poster

Aesop’s Game is a 2019 sci-fi thriller directed by Yûya Nakaizumi and Naoya Asanuma, starring Ruka Ishikawa as Miwa Kameda, Hiroe Igeta and Guama. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Aesop’s Game (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aesop’s Game About?

The premise of Aesop’s Game without spoilers.

Miwa, a shy girl who prefers the company of her pet turtle, finds herself entangled in a complicated rivalry with two other girls. There’s Saori, a privileged young woman from a famous family, and Koyuzu, who works for a mysterious revenge agency. Their lives become intertwined in a web of competition and unforeseen circumstances.

Aesop’s Game Themes & Keywords

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  • agency
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  • sister
  • brother sister relationship
  • sibling relationship
  • blonde asian
  • blonde japanese
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  • man and woman share a bed
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  • husband wife relationship
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  • remembering a name
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  • teacher student romance
  • male teacher female student romance
  • university professor
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  • pointing a gun at someone
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  • male professor
  • dropping a plate of food
  • dropping food on the floor
  • prostitute
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Cast & crew

Aesop’s Game Cast & Characters

Ruka Ishikawa leads the cast as Miwa Kameda, with Hiroe Igeta as Saori Tokusa and Guama as Koyuzu Inui. Directed by Yûya Nakaizumi and Naoya Asanuma; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

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Details

Aesop’s Game Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “伊索遊戲” and “正如伊索所愿”.

Also known as
  • 伊索遊戲
  • 正如伊索所愿
  • 이솝스 게임
  • イソップの思うツボ

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FAQ

Aesop’s Game FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aesop’s Game, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aesop’s Game?

Aesop’s Game runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Aesop’s Game released?

Aesop’s Game was released on August 16, 2019.

Who directed Aesop’s Game?

Aesop’s Game was directed by Yûya Nakaizumi and Naoya Asanuma.

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Who is in the cast of Aesop’s Game?

Aesop’s Game stars Ruka Ishikawa as Miwa Kameda, Hiroe Igeta as Saori Tokusa and Guama as Koyuzu Inui, among 15 credited actors.

Does Aesop’s Game have a post-credit scene?

No. Aesop’s Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aesop’s Game in?

The original language of Aesop’s Game is Japanese.

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