Chizuko’s Younger Sister (1991): Cast
Chizuko’s Younger Sister is a 1991 fantasy drama directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, starring Tomoko Nakajima as Chizuko Kitao, Hikari Ishida and Naoto Takenaka. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Galuk Premium
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chizuko’s Younger Sister About?
The premise of Chizuko’s Younger Sister without spoilers.
The Kitao family struggles to move on after the tragic death of their eldest daughter Chizuko in a freak accident a year earlier. When her younger sister Mika finds herself in grave danger, Chizuko’s spirit returns to intervene, shielding her sister and allowing the two to reconnect as Mika begins to spend time with the ghostly Chizuko once more.
Chizuko’s Younger Sister Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- japanese drama
- live action book adaptation
- live action adaptation
- sister
- japanese
- ghost
- coming of age
- based on novel
Chizuko’s Younger Sister Cast & Characters
Tomoko Nakajima leads the cast as Chizuko Kitao, with Hikari Ishida as Mika Kitao and Naoto Takenaka as Doctor. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Tomoko Nakajima as Chizuko Kitao
- Hikari Ishida as Mika Kitao
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Naoto Takenaka as Doctor -
Sumiko Fuji as Mother
Also Starring in Chizuko’s Younger Sister
· 16 more- Ittoku Kishibe Father
- Yoshitaka Zushi White Suit Man
- Bengal Mako's Father
- Toshinori Omi Tomoya Kaminaga
- Kazuko Yoshiyuki Mariko's Mother
- Wakaba Irie Mako's Mother
- Hitoshi Ōmae Dump Truck Driver
- Yasufumi Hayashi Young Buddhist Priest
- Yumiko Fujita Woman on the Slope
- Kiminobu Okumura Teacher
- Wakako Shimazaki Keiko Nakanishi
- Etsuko Nami Homeroom Teacher
- Yuri Nakae Mariko Maeno
- Keiko Masuda Yuko Uchida
- Yasushi Sumida Mr. Ita
- Tomoka Shibayama Mako Hasebe
More from Nobuhiko Obayashi
More films directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi: Hanagatami, Seven Weeks, Casting Blossoms to the Sky and Switching – Goodbye Me.
Chizuko’s Younger Sister Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chizuko’s Younger Sister.
Chizuko’s Younger Sister Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Futari” and “Two of Us”.
- Also known as
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- Futari
- Two of Us
- 두 사람
- 两个人
- 후따리
- 兩個人
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Chizuko’s Younger Sister FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chizuko’s Younger Sister, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chizuko’s Younger Sister?
Chizuko’s Younger Sister runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Chizuko’s Younger Sister released?
Chizuko’s Younger Sister was released on May 10, 1991.
Who directed Chizuko’s Younger Sister?
Chizuko’s Younger Sister was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
More films by Nobuhiko Obayashi Who is in the cast of Chizuko’s Younger Sister?
Chizuko’s Younger Sister stars Tomoko Nakajima as Chizuko Kitao, Hikari Ishida as Mika Kitao and Naoto Takenaka as Doctor, among 20 credited actors.
Does Chizuko’s Younger Sister have a post-credit scene?
No. Chizuko’s Younger Sister has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chizuko’s Younger Sister in?
The original language of Chizuko’s Younger Sister is Japanese.
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