Arc (2021): Cast
Arc is a 2021 sci-fi drama directed by Kei Ishikawa, starring Chieko Baisho as Rina, Shinobu Terajima and Masaki Okada. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Kei Ishikawa
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Warner Bros. Japan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Arc About?
The premise of Arc without spoilers.
In the near future, Rina leads a nomadic existence until she encounters Ema, who becomes her mentor. Rina finds work assisting Ema, performing a unique and poignant service: plasticizing the bodies of the deceased for grieving families. Simultaneously, Ema's younger brother, Amane, pioneers a groundbreaking technology promising immortality. Rina is chosen as the first test subject, granted eternal life while maintaining a youthful appearance, but faces unforeseen consequences.
Arc Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- future
- future world
- japanese woman
- immortality
- world
Arc Cast & Characters
Chieko Baisho leads the cast as Rina, with Shinobu Terajima as Ema and Masaki Okada as Amane. Directed by Kei Ishikawa; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kei Ishikawa
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Chieko Baisho as Rina -
Shinobu Terajima as Ema -
Masaki Okada as Amane - Kaoru Kobayashi as Rihito
Also Starring in Arc
· 7 more- Jun Fubuki Fumi
- Kai Inowaki Sasaki
- Kyoko Yoshine Rina
- Yuri Nakamura
- Kurumi Shimizu
- Tsubasa Nakagawa Amane (young)
- Saki Suzuki Haru
More from Kei Ishikawa
More films directed by Kei Ishikawa, best-rated first: A Pale View of Hills, Previously Saved Version, A Man and Listen to the Universe.
Arc Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Âku” and “永生術”.
- Also known as
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- Âku
- 永生術
- 아크
- 圆弧
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Arc FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Arc, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Arc?
Arc runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Arc released?
Arc was released on June 25, 2021.
Who directed Arc?
Arc was directed by Kei Ishikawa.
More films by Kei Ishikawa Who is in the cast of Arc?
Arc stars Chieko Baisho as Rina, Shinobu Terajima as Ema and Masaki Okada as Amane, among 11 credited actors.
Does Arc have a post-credit scene?
No. Arc has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Arc in?
The original language of Arc is Japanese.
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