Bunny Drop (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Bunny Drop is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Sabu, starring Ken'ichi Matsuyama as Daikichi Kawachi, Jun Fubuki and Mirei Kiritani. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $6.6 million worldwide.
Japanese What Is Bunny Drop About?
The premise of Bunny Drop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his grandfather’s death, Daikichi discovers that the man left an illegitimate six‑year‑old daughter, Rin, with an unknown mother. His relatives treat her as a burden, but annoyed by their disdain, Daikichi, a single man with no parenting experience, decides to raise Rin on his own, confronting the challenges of unexpected fatherhood, and learning to balance his job.
Bunny Drop Cast & Characters
Ken'ichi Matsuyama leads the cast as Daikichi Kawachi, with Jun Fubuki as Yoshie Kawachi and Mirei Kiritani as Kazumi Kawachi. Directed by Sabu; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sabu
- Ken'ichi Matsuyama as Daikichi Kawachi
- Jun Fubuki as Yoshie Kawachi
- Mirei Kiritani as Kazumi Kawachi
- Baijaku Nakamura as Minoru Kawachi
Also Starring in Bunny Drop
· 11 more- Mana Ashida Rin Kaga
- Karina Yukari Nitani
- Ruiki Sato Koki Nitani
- Toshie Negishi Daikichi's aunt
- Chizuru Ikewaki Yuki Goto
- Go Ayano Kyoichi
- Atsuko Takahata Yumiko Sugiyama
- Ryô Kimura Yuichi Suzuki
- Mayu Kitaki Masako Yoshii
- Wakato Kanematsu
- Hiroko Uchida
More from Sabu
More films directed by Sabu: Under Your Bed, My Blood and Bones in a Flowing Galaxy, Dancing Mary and Jam.
Bunny Drop Plot Summary
What happens in Bunny Drop 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
Daikichi Kawachi, Ken’ichi Matsuyama, returns home for his grandfather’s funeral and uncovers a surprise that unsettles the family: Rin Kaga, the grandfather’s illegitimate six-year-old daughter by an unknown mother. Rin is barely welcomed and quickly treated as an embarrassment by relatives who prefer to keep her at arm’s length. In the face of growing disdain, Daikichi chooses to break with his kin and bring Rin into his life, even though he is single and has no prior experience raising a child. What starts as a bold act of responsibility soon becomes a demanding, often humbling journey as he learns firsthand the many everyday challenges of single parenthood.
Full summary
The whole story of Bunny Drop, scene by scene
Bunny Drop Box Office
Bunny Drop grossed $6.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.6M
- International
- $6.6M
How Well Do You Know Bunny Drop?
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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Why does Daikichi Kawachi return to his family home at the beginning of the story?
Bunny Drop Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Usagi Doroppu” and “버니드롭”.
- Also known as
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- Usagi Doroppu
- 버니드롭
- 토끼 드롭스
- Usagi Drop
- Bunny Drop: Surpresas da Vida
- うさぎドロップ
- 白兔糖
- Брошенный кролик (фильм)
- 白兔玩偶
- 白兔糖女孩
- Bunny Drop: Un amor incondiconal
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Bunny Drop FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bunny Drop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bunny Drop?
Bunny Drop runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Bunny Drop released?
Bunny Drop was released on August 20, 2011.
Who directed Bunny Drop?
Bunny Drop was directed by Sabu.
More films by Sabu Who is in the cast of Bunny Drop?
Bunny Drop stars Ken'ichi Matsuyama as Daikichi Kawachi, Jun Fubuki as Yoshie Kawachi and Mirei Kiritani as Kazumi Kawachi, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Bunny Drop make at the box office?
Bunny Drop grossed $6.6 million worldwide.
Does Bunny Drop have a post-credit scene?
No. Bunny Drop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bunny Drop in?
The original language of Bunny Drop is Japanese.
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