Ainu Mosir (2020): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Ainu Mosir is a 2020 drama directed by Takeshi Fukunaga, starring Kanto Shimokura as Kanto, Debo Akibe and Lily Franky. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Takeshi Fukunaga
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- ARRAY Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ainu Mosir About?
The premise of Ainu Mosir without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the loss of his father, 14-year-old Kanto begins a deeply personal journey to understand his Ainu heritage. Seeking connection with the spirit world, he travels to a mystical cliffside portal, hoping to reunite with his father in the afterlife. Along the way, he confronts complex emotions and discovers a profound exploration of identity, culture, and the challenges of adolescence.
Ainu Mosir Themes & Keywords
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Ainu Mosir Cast & Characters
Kanto Shimokura leads the cast as Kanto, with Debo Akibe as Debo and Lily Franky. Directed by Takeshi Fukunaga; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Takeshi Fukunaga
- Kanto Shimokura as Kanto
- Debo Akibe as Debo
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Lily Franky - Fukiko Goukon as Fukiko
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Ainu Mosir Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ainu Mosir 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
2 ratings
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Ainu Mosir Plot Summary
What happens in Ainu Mosir from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kanto, a 14-year-old Ainu boy, grapples with his identity while living in a tranquil town in Hokkaido. His life has been upended following the death of his father, leaving his mother to manage their family’s Ainu gift shop. This traditional community, steeped in Ainu custom and reliant on the tourism industry, often makes Kanto feel trapped. Filled with discontent, he dreams of escaping to a bustling modern city, believing it to be a better life far removed from his Ainu roots.
Full summary
The whole story of Ainu Mosir, scene by scene
Ainu Mosir Trailers & Videos
The teaser of Ainu Mosir.
How Well Do You Know Ainu Mosir?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Ainu Mosir Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “阿伊努之森” and “Ainu moshiri”.
- Also known as
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- 阿伊努之森
- Ainu moshiri
- アイヌモシリ
- Айны
- Země Ainuů
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Ainu Mosir FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ainu Mosir, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ainu Mosir?
Ainu Mosir runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Ainu Mosir released?
Ainu Mosir was released on November 17, 2020.
Who directed Ainu Mosir?
Ainu Mosir was directed by Takeshi Fukunaga.
More films by Takeshi Fukunaga Who is in the cast of Ainu Mosir?
Ainu Mosir stars Kanto Shimokura as Kanto, Debo Akibe as Debo and Lily Franky, among 11 credited actors.
How is Ainu Mosir rated?
Ainu Mosir has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Ainu Mosir have a post-credit scene?
No. Ainu Mosir has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ainu Mosir in?
The original language of Ainu Mosir is Japanese.
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