Demon Pond (2005): Cast & Plot
Demon Pond is a 2005 sci-fi fantasy film directed by Takashi Miike, starring Ken'ichi Endô, Masato Hagiwara and Tetsuro Tamba. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Original language
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Japanese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Demon Pond About?
The premise of Demon Pond without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A modern tale follows a man searching for a missing friend, drawing him into a magical world of strange creatures, a heart‑broken princess and an unbreakable pact that binds them, as ancient forces awaken. Faith clashes with skepticism and duty with desire, leading to a dramatic climax where reality and the surreal finally converge.
Demon Pond Themes & Keywords
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- filmed stage play
Demon Pond Cast
Ken'ichi Endô leads the cast, with Masato Hagiwara and Tetsuro Tamba. Directed by Takashi Miike; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Takashi Miike
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Demon Pond Plot Summary
What happens in Demon Pond from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A man from Tokyo, Gakuen Yamazawa, travels through a mountain village on his way back from a summer field trip, drawn by the legend of the village’s sole stream—the water that feeds from Demon Pond. The locals claim a dragon guards the pond and that the water is poison, a belief that threads through the villagers’ fear and ritual. In this secluded place, he meets Yuri Hagiwara, a woman who asks him to tell her a story. His second story unsettles her, and she refuses to let him stay, but her husband, Akira, welcomes Yamazawa as an old friend from Tokyo.
Full summary
The whole story of Demon Pond, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Demon Pond?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the man from Tokyo who arrives in the mountain village?
Demon Pond Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Yasha-ga-ike” and “Takashi Miike's Demon Pond”.
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- Yasha-ga-ike
- Takashi Miike's Demon Pond
- Yashagaike
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Pond, A Demon Within and Demon Squad.
Demon Pond FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Demon Pond, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Demon Pond?
Demon Pond runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Demon Pond released?
Demon Pond was released on May 25, 2005.
Who directed Demon Pond?
Demon Pond was directed by Takashi Miike.
More films by Takashi Miike Who is in the cast of Demon Pond?
Demon Pond stars Ken'ichi Endô, Masato Hagiwara and Tetsuro Tamba, among 9 credited actors.
Does Demon Pond have a post-credit scene?
No. Demon Pond has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Demon Pond in?
The original language of Demon Pond is Japanese.
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