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Close-Knit (2017): Cast & Box Office

Close-Knit (2017) movie poster

Close-Knit is a 2017 drama directed by Naoko Ogigami, starring Misako Tanaka as Fumiko, Noriko Eguchi and Eiko Koike. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $24,306 worldwide.

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Close-Knit (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Naoko Ogigami
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Close-Knit About?

The premise of Close-Knit without spoilers.

A new kind of household. After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.

Close-Knit Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • absent parent
  • transgender
  • transgender teen
  • lgbt
  • lgbt interest
  • homophobia
  • gay slur
  • modern family
  • japan
  • student
  • child protagonist
  • uncle niece relationship
+12 more
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • flashback
  • school
  • nurse
  • mother daughter relationship
  • knitting
  • dementia
  • nursing home
  • lgbtqi
  • woman with short hair
  • japanese drama
  • f rated
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Cast & crew

Close-Knit Cast & Characters

Misako Tanaka leads the cast as Fumiko, with Noriko Eguchi as Kanei and Eiko Koike as Naomi. Directed by Naoko Ogigami; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Close-Knit

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From the director

More from Naoko Ogigami

More films directed by Naoko Ogigami: Maru, Riverside Mukolitta, Rent-a-Cat and Toilet.

Full filmography
Box office

Close-Knit Box Office

Close-Knit grossed $24,306 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$24.3K

International
$24.3K
Videos

Close-Knit Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Close-Knit.

Close-Knit (Trailer)
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Close-Knit Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Karera ga honki de amu toki wa” and “그들이 진심으로 엮을 때”.

Also known as
  • Karera ga honki de amu toki wa
  • 그들이 진심으로 엮을 때
  • 人生密密缝
  • 當他們認真編織時
  • Entre-Laços
  • Propletení

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FAQ

Close-Knit FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Close-Knit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Close-Knit?

Close-Knit runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Close-Knit released?

Close-Knit was released on February 25, 2017.

Who directed Close-Knit?

Close-Knit was directed by Naoko Ogigami.

More films by Naoko Ogigami

Who is in the cast of Close-Knit?

Close-Knit stars Misako Tanaka as Fumiko, Noriko Eguchi as Kanei and Eiko Koike as Naomi, among 13 credited actors.

How much did Close-Knit make at the box office?

Close-Knit grossed $24,306 worldwide.

Does Close-Knit have a post-credit scene?

No. Close-Knit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Close-Knit in?

The original language of Close-Knit is Japanese.

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