Japan’s Tragedy (2012): Cast
Japan’s Tragedy is a 2012 drama directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, starring Tatsuya Nakadai as Fujio Murai, Kazuki Kitamura and Akemi Omori. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Masahiro Kobayashi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Japan’s Tragedy About?
The premise of Japan’s Tragedy without spoilers.
In 2010, Japan faced a tragic year with a high number of suicides and those lost or deceased due to an earthquake. The film follows Fujio Murai, an unemployed widower battling lung cancer who declines surgery and returns home with his son, Yoshio. The story explores the family’s struggles amidst personal loss and the broader national tragedy, highlighting the profound impact of these events on individuals and communities.
Japan’s Tragedy Cast & Characters
Tatsuya Nakadai leads the cast as Fujio Murai, with Kazuki Kitamura as Yoshio Murai and Akemi Omori as Ryoko Murai. Directed by Masahiro Kobayashi; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Masahiro Kobayashi
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Tatsuya Nakadai as Fujio Murai - Kazuki Kitamura as Yoshio Murai
- Akemi Omori as Ryoko Murai
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Shinobu Terajima as Tomoko
More from Masahiro Kobayashi
More films directed by Masahiro Kobayashi: Lear on the Shore, Haru’s Journey, Bashing and Flic.
Japan’s Tragedy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Japan’s Tragedy.
Japan’s Tragedy Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Nihon no higeki” and “A Japanese Tragedy”.
- Also known as
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- Nihon no higeki
- A Japanese Tragedy
- Tragedy of Japan
- 日本的悲剧
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Japan’s Tragedy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Japan’s Tragedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Japan’s Tragedy?
Japan’s Tragedy runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Japan’s Tragedy released?
Japan’s Tragedy was released on October 5, 2012.
Who directed Japan’s Tragedy?
Japan’s Tragedy was directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.
More films by Masahiro Kobayashi Who is in the cast of Japan’s Tragedy?
Japan’s Tragedy stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Fujio Murai, Kazuki Kitamura as Yoshio Murai and Akemi Omori as Ryoko Murai, among 4 credited actors.
Does Japan’s Tragedy have a post-credit scene?
No. Japan’s Tragedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Japan’s Tragedy in?
The original language of Japan’s Tragedy is Japanese.
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