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Family drama

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre (2019): Cast

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre (2019) movie poster

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre is a 2019 family drama directed by Atsushi Kaneshige, starring Rina Kawaei as Yukino Saito, Shin'ichi Tsutsumi and Ryo Ryusei. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre About?

The premise of Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre without spoilers.

A former high school baseball coach finds his life irrevocably changed when he reconnects with a former student. He discovers that the now-married student is battling a terminal illness, forcing him to confront past regrets about their relationship and how he once treated him. The coach grapples with the opportunity to make amends and offer support during a difficult time.

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre Themes & Keywords

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  • nickname in title
  • japanese man
  • baseball
  • based on short story
  • terminal disease
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Cast & crew

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre Cast & Characters

Rina Kawaei leads the cast as Yukino Saito, with Shin'ichi Tsutsumi as Takashi Obuchi and Ryo Ryusei as Keigo Wada. Directed by Atsushi Kaneshige; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre

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From the director

More from Atsushi Kaneshige

More films directed by Atsushi Kaneshige: 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son, Kiseki: Sobito of That Day and How to Date an Otaku Girl.

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Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Nakuna akaoni” and “Don't Cry”.

Also known as
  • Nakuna akaoni
  • Don't Cry
  • 울지마 붉은 악마
  • 不要哭,赤鬼

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Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre?

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre released?

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre was released on June 14, 2019.

Who directed Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre?

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre was directed by Atsushi Kaneshige.

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Who is in the cast of Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre?

Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre stars Rina Kawaei as Yukino Saito, Shin'ichi Tsutsumi as Takashi Obuchi and Ryo Ryusei as Keigo Wada, among 9 credited actors.

Does Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre have a post-credit scene?

No. Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre in?

The original language of Don’t Cry, Mr. Ogre is Japanese.

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