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By the Time the Moon Rises (1991): Cast

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By the Time the Moon Rises is a 1991 animated drama directed by Eiichi Yamamoto, starring Tetsuya Takeda as Old Farmer (voice), Michihiro Ikemizu and Kohei Miyauchi. It runs 45 minutes.

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By the Time the Moon Rises (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
45 min
Director
Eiichi Yamamoto
Genres
History , Drama , Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is By the Time the Moon Rises About?

The premise of By the Time the Moon Rises without spoilers.

In rural Japan a father and his young daughter trek to a high ridge to watch the moonrise. As they sit in awe, an elderly man joins them and shares a poignant tale from his past, recalling the bond between a Japanese child and an American soldier during the war. The film adapts Tetsuya Takeda’s story, exploring memory, loss and cross‑cultural connection.

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Cast & crew

By the Time the Moon Rises Cast & Characters

Tetsuya Takeda leads the cast as Old Farmer (voice), with Michihiro Ikemizu as Boy (voice) and Kohei Miyauchi as Grandfather (voice). Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto; 5 actors are credited in all.

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By the Time the Moon Rises Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Tsuki ga Noboru made ni” and “武田鉄矢の月がのぼるまでに”.

Also known as
  • Tsuki ga Noboru made ni
  • 武田鉄矢の月がのぼるまでに
  • Takeda Tetsuya no Tsuki ga Noboru made ni
  • 武田铁矢的当月亮开始升起时
  • 武田铁矢 当月亮开始升起时
  • 当月亮开始升起时

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By the Time the Moon Rises FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of By the Time the Moon Rises, each answered in a sentence.

How long is By the Time the Moon Rises?

By the Time the Moon Rises runs 45 minutes.

When was By the Time the Moon Rises released?

By the Time the Moon Rises was released on November 8, 1991.

Who directed By the Time the Moon Rises?

By the Time the Moon Rises was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto.

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Who is in the cast of By the Time the Moon Rises?

By the Time the Moon Rises stars Tetsuya Takeda as Old Farmer (voice), Michihiro Ikemizu as Boy (voice) and Kohei Miyauchi as Grandfather (voice), among 5 credited actors.

Does By the Time the Moon Rises have a post-credit scene?

No. By the Time the Moon Rises has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is By the Time the Moon Rises in?

The original language of By the Time the Moon Rises is Japanese.

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