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Aiki (2002): Cast

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Aiki is a 2002 drama directed by Daisuke Tengan, starring Tomorowo Taguchi, Masatoshi Nagase and Yoji Tanaka. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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Aiki (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Daisuke Tengan
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aiki About?

The premise of Aiki without spoilers.

A promising young boxer suffers a crippling car accident and spirals into dissipation and depression. Rejected by boxing rings and martial‑arts clubs, he eventually meets an Aiki‑jujitsu master who designs wheelchair‑adapted techniques for him. The story shifts from a bleak beginning to an uplifting series of epiphanies, showing that his circumstances are not as hopeless as they appear.

Aiki Themes & Keywords

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  • martial arts
  • art
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Cast & crew

Aiki Cast & Characters

Tomorowo Taguchi leads the cast, with Masatoshi Nagase and Yoji Tanaka. Directed by Daisuke Tengan; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Daisuke Tengan

More films directed by Daisuke Tengan: Dendera, The Most Beautiful Night In The World and Waiting in the Dark.

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Aiki Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Aiki.

Aiki trailer
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Aiki Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “アイキ” and “Айки”.

Also known as
  • アイキ
  • Айки

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FAQ

Aiki FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aiki, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aiki?

Aiki runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Aiki released?

Aiki was released on November 29, 2002.

Who directed Aiki?

Aiki was directed by Daisuke Tengan.

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Who is in the cast of Aiki?

Aiki stars Tomorowo Taguchi, Masatoshi Nagase and Yoji Tanaka, among 12 credited actors.

Does Aiki have a post-credit scene?

No. Aiki has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aiki in?

The original language of Aiki is Japanese.

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