Blessing Bell (2002): Cast
Blessing Bell is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Sabu, starring Susumu Terajima as Satoru Igarashi, Itsuji Itao and Kazuko Shirakawa. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Sabu
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blessing Bell About?
The premise of Blessing Bell without spoilers.
A drama that probes the universal question of true happiness, following a dislocated laborer and an ex‑prisoner as they wander through the city. Their encounters ripple through the lives of those around them, creating an existential exploration of purpose, connection, and personal fulfillment.
Blessing Bell Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- factory
- ghost
- job
- yakuza
Blessing Bell Cast & Characters
Susumu Terajima leads the cast as Satoru Igarashi, with Itsuji Itao as Prisoner and Kazuko Shirakawa as Bar Owner. Directed by Sabu; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sabu
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Susumu Terajima as Satoru Igarashi -
Itsuji Itao as Prisoner -
Kazuko Shirakawa as Bar Owner - Ren Osugi as Loudspeaker Person in Prison (voice)
Also Starring in Blessing Bell
· 7 more- Naomi Nishida Iragashi's Wife
- Seijun Suzuki Old Man's Ghost
- Toru Tezuka Man Who Doesn't Want to Pay His Bill
- Sansei Shiomi Yakuza
- Ryoko Shinohara Single Mother
- Ryoko Takizawa Prisoner Wife
- Kôji Yokokawa Suicide Man
Blessing Bell Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Blessing Bell.
Blessing Bell Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Kôfuku no kane” and “행복의 종”.
- Also known as
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- Kôfuku no kane
- 행복의 종
- 幸福之钟
- Дзвін благословення
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Blessing Bell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Blessing Bell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blessing Bell?
Blessing Bell runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Blessing Bell released?
Blessing Bell was released on December 8, 2002.
Who directed Blessing Bell?
Blessing Bell was directed by Sabu.
More films by Sabu Who is in the cast of Blessing Bell?
Blessing Bell stars Susumu Terajima as Satoru Igarashi, Itsuji Itao as Prisoner and Kazuko Shirakawa as Bar Owner, among 11 credited actors.
Does Blessing Bell have a post-credit scene?
No. Blessing Bell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Blessing Bell in?
The original language of Blessing Bell is Japanese.
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