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BON-UTA, A Song from Home (2019): Cast

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BON-UTA, A Song from Home is a 2019 documentary directed by Yuji Nakae, starring Akira Emoto, Kimiko Yo and Jun Murakami. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.

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BON-UTA, A Song from Home (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 14m (134 min)
Director
Yuji Nakae
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is BON-UTA, A Song from Home About?

The premise of BON-UTA, A Song from Home without spoilers.

Following the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tōhoku region of Japan, a group of evacuees from Futaba, Fukushima, strives to preserve their cherished local tradition, the “Futaba Bon-Uta.” Taiko drummer Hisakatsu Yokoyama and the others work together to keep the beloved Bon-Uta festival alive, facing challenges and finding strength in their community and shared heritage amidst the aftermath of the disaster.

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Cast & crew

BON-UTA, A Song from Home Cast

Akira Emoto leads the cast, with Kimiko Yo and Jun Murakami. Directed by Yuji Nakae; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yuji Nakae

More films directed by Yuji Nakae: Hotel Hibiscus and Nabbie’s Love.

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BON-UTA, A Song from Home Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Bon Uta” and “Bon Uta: Píseň domova”.

Also known as
  • Bon Uta
  • Bon Uta: Píseň domova

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BON-UTA, A Song from Home FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of BON-UTA, A Song from Home, each answered in a sentence.

How long is BON-UTA, A Song from Home?

BON-UTA, A Song from Home runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

When was BON-UTA, A Song from Home released?

BON-UTA, A Song from Home was released on February 15, 2019.

Who directed BON-UTA, A Song from Home?

BON-UTA, A Song from Home was directed by Yuji Nakae.

More films by Yuji Nakae

Who is in the cast of BON-UTA, A Song from Home?

BON-UTA, A Song from Home stars Akira Emoto, Kimiko Yo and Jun Murakami, among 6 credited actors.

Does BON-UTA, A Song from Home have a post-credit scene?

No. BON-UTA, A Song from Home has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is BON-UTA, A Song from Home in?

The original language of BON-UTA, A Song from Home is Japanese.

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