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Romantic drama

Hotaru no hikari (1938): Cast

Hotaru no hikari (1938) movie poster

Hotaru no hikari is a 1938 romantic drama directed by Yasushi Sasaki, starring Seiji Nishimura, Takeshi Sakamoto and Tokuji Kobayashi. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Hotaru no hikari (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Yasushi Sasaki
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hotaru no hikari About?

The premise of Hotaru no hikari without spoilers.

As graduation approaches, Saegusa, Sanae and their classmates embark on an overnight trip to Hakone with their beloved teacher, Ms. Kawahara, who is preparing to leave the school. During the journey they express gratitude, reflect on their shared memories, and ready themselves to part ways as they step beyond their student lives.

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Cast & crew

Hotaru no hikari Cast

Seiji Nishimura leads the cast, with Takeshi Sakamoto and Tokuji Kobayashi. Directed by Yasushi Sasaki; 26 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Hotaru no hikari FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hotaru no hikari, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hotaru no hikari?

Hotaru no hikari runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Hotaru no hikari released?

Hotaru no hikari was released on April 14, 1938.

Who directed Hotaru no hikari?

Hotaru no hikari was directed by Yasushi Sasaki.

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Who is in the cast of Hotaru no hikari?

Hotaru no hikari stars Seiji Nishimura, Takeshi Sakamoto and Tokuji Kobayashi, among 26 credited actors.

Does Hotaru no hikari have a post-credit scene?

No. Hotaru no hikari has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hotaru no hikari in?

The original language of Hotaru no hikari is Japanese.

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