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Hideo, It’s Me, Mama (1983): Cast

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Hideo, It’s Me, Mama is a 1983 short drama directed by Mako Idemitsu, starring Hiroshi Kawabe, Sukekuni Torii and Sumiko Nakari. It runs 27 minutes.

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Hideo, It’s Me, Mama (1983) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
27 min
Director
Mako Idemitsu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hideo, It’s Me, Mama About?

The premise of Hideo, It’s Me, Mama without spoilers.

A psychological melodrama that probes the fractures of a modern Japanese family, focusing on a mother's identity. Hideo, a young man living apart, is watched through a television monitor—the only way his mother can reach him. The film uses this media‑saturated metaphor to examine family ties, ending with the mother caressing Hideo’s video image.

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Cast & crew

Hideo, It’s Me, Mama Cast

Hiroshi Kawabe leads the cast, with Sukekuni Torii and Sumiko Nakari. Directed by Mako Idemitsu; 4 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mako Idemitsu

One more film directed by Mako Idemitsu: Yoji, What’s Wrong With You?.

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Hideo, It’s Me, Mama Also Known As

Also known as “It's Me”.

Also known as
  • It's Me

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Hideo, It’s Me, Mama FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hideo, It’s Me, Mama, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hideo, It’s Me, Mama?

Hideo, It’s Me, Mama runs 27 minutes.

When was Hideo, It’s Me, Mama released?

Hideo, It’s Me, Mama was released in 1983.

Who directed Hideo, It’s Me, Mama?

Hideo, It’s Me, Mama was directed by Mako Idemitsu.

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Who is in the cast of Hideo, It’s Me, Mama?

Hideo, It’s Me, Mama stars Hiroshi Kawabe, Sukekuni Torii and Sumiko Nakari, among 4 credited actors.

Does Hideo, It’s Me, Mama have a post-credit scene?

No. Hideo, It’s Me, Mama has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hideo, It’s Me, Mama in?

The original language of Hideo, It’s Me, Mama is Japanese.

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