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Cicada (2014): Cast

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Cicada is a 2014 film directed by Dean Yamada, starring Yugo Saso as Jumpei Taneda, Masayuki Yui and Sakae Kimura.

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Cicada (2014) movie poster
Released
Director
Dean Yamada
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cicada About?

The premise of Cicada without spoilers.

Jumpei grapples with the painful realization of his infertility, leading him to feel disconnected from his family. Unexpectedly, he develops clairvoyance, experiencing visions of the future. These visions are often accompanied by symbolic imagery of cicada shells, representing a desire for personal transformation. While unable to have children of his own, Jumpei finds renewed purpose and a sense of belonging when he becomes a father figure to his sister’s young son.

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Cast & crew

Cicada Cast & Characters

Yugo Saso leads the cast as Jumpei Taneda, with Masayuki Yui as Gankane-san and Sakae Kimura as Susumu Niikura. Directed by Dean Yamada; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dean Yamada

One more film directed by Dean Yamada: Bicycle.

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FAQ

Cicada FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cicada, each answered in a sentence.

When was Cicada released?

Cicada was released on May 4, 2014.

Who directed Cicada?

Cicada was directed by Dean Yamada.

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Who is in the cast of Cicada?

Cicada stars Yugo Saso as Jumpei Taneda, Masayuki Yui as Gankane-san and Sakae Kimura as Susumu Niikura, among 7 credited actors.

Does Cicada have a post-credit scene?

No. Cicada has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cicada in?

The original language of Cicada is Japanese.

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