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Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za (2021): Cast

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Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za is a 2021 drama directed by Yuki Tanada, starring Kyotaro Yanagiya as Yasuzo Morita, Mitsuki Takahata and Ken Mitsuishi. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Yuki Tanada
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za About?

The premise of Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za without spoilers.

For nearly a century, the Asahiza theater in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, has screened classic films, maintaining a unique place in the community. Facing dwindling audiences, the theater's manager, Yasuzo Morita, reluctantly decides to close its doors, planning to destroy the collection of aging 35 mm films. Just as he prepares to burn them, a young woman named Rika Motegi arrives from Tokyo, determined to save the beloved Asahiza and its cinematic treasures.

Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za Themes & Keywords

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  • japanese drama
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Cast & crew

Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za Cast & Characters

Kyotaro Yanagiya leads the cast as Yasuzo Morita, with Mitsuki Takahata as Rika Motegi and Ken Mitsuishi as Mikio Hamano. Directed by Yuki Tanada; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yuki Tanada

More films directed by Yuki Tanada: My Broken Mariko, Romance Doll, My Dad and Mr. Ito and Mourning Recipe.

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Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Hama no Asahi no Usotsukidomo to” and “海边的朝日与骗子们”.

Also known as
  • Hama no Asahi no Usotsukidomo to
  • 海边的朝日与骗子们
  • 바닷가 아침 해의 거짓말쟁이들과
  • 海邊的朝日與騙子們

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Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za?

Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za released?

Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za was released on September 10, 2021.

Who directed Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za?

Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za was directed by Yuki Tanada.

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Who is in the cast of Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za?

Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za stars Kyotaro Yanagiya as Yasuzo Morita, Mitsuki Takahata as Rika Motegi and Ken Mitsuishi as Mikio Hamano, among 8 credited actors.

Does Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za have a post-credit scene?

No. Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za in?

The original language of Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za is Japanese.

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