Kakashi (2001): Cast & Plot
Kakashi is a 2001 horror film directed by Norio Tsuruta, starring Shunsuke Matsuoka as Tsuyoshi Yoshikawa, Maho Nonami and Ko Shibasaki. It is partly based on Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Norio Tsuruta
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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Japanese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kakashi About?
The premise of Kakashi without spoilers, adapted from Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kaoru’s search for her missing brother Tsuyoshi brings her to the isolated village of Kozukata, deep in rural Japan. The townspeople are hostile toward her, except for a compassionate Chinese girl named Sally. After her car breaks down, Kaoru finds herself stranded and must confront a past mistake that may demand repayment.
Kakashi Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- folk horror
- based on manga
- scarecrow
- based on comic
Kakashi Cast & Characters
Shunsuke Matsuoka leads the cast as Tsuyoshi Yoshikawa, with Maho Nonami as Kaoru Yoshikawa and Ko Shibasaki as Izumi Miyamori. Directed by Norio Tsuruta; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norio Tsuruta
- Shunsuke Matsuoka as Tsuyoshi Yoshikawa
- Maho Nonami as Kaoru Yoshikawa
- Ko Shibasaki as Izumi Miyamori
- Kenzō Kawarasaki as Kôzô Miyamori
Also Starring in Kakashi
· 9 more- Grace Yip Pui-Man Sari Chen
- Yoshiki Arizono Shûsaku Noji
- Mizuho Igarashi Ayumi Noji
- Lily Yukie Miyamori
- Yoji Tanaka Junsa (uncredited)
- Yoshiyuki Morishita Mura-bito
- Bob Suzuki Shûri-kô
- Yukimi Koyanagi Kanri-nin
- Tomoko Ogawa Villager
More from Norio Tsuruta
More films directed by Norio Tsuruta: The Perilous Internet Ring, Talk to the Dead, Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: Summer Special 2012 and P.O.V. A Cursed Film.
Kakashi Plot Summary
What happens in Kakashi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens by revisiting a chilling tradition tied to the belief of Kakashi: people burn animal and human hairs to keep evil spirits from crossing into our world. Over time, this ritual evolves into burning straw effigies, which are said to attract the spirits of the dead so they can reach out and interact with the living. Yet the practice is steeped in danger, and the story warns that the costs may be far greater than anyone expects.
Full summary
The whole story of Kakashi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kakashi?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the festival that centers around scarecrows in the village?
Kakashi Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Scarecrow” and “Kakashi - Das Dorf der Vogelscheuchen”.
- Also known as
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- Scarecrow
- Kakashi - Das Dorf der Vogelscheuchen
- 허수아비
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Movies Like Kakashi
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shikoku, Kazuo Umezu’s Horror Theater: Snake Girl and Toshimaen: Haunted Park.
Kakashi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Kakashi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kakashi?
Kakashi runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Kakashi released?
Kakashi was released on September 13, 2001.
Who directed Kakashi?
Kakashi was directed by Norio Tsuruta.
More films by Norio Tsuruta Who is in the cast of Kakashi?
Kakashi stars Shunsuke Matsuoka as Tsuyoshi Yoshikawa, Maho Nonami as Kaoru Yoshikawa and Ko Shibasaki as Izumi Miyamori, among 13 credited actors.
Is Kakashi based on a book?
Yes. Kakashi is partly adapted from Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito.
Does Kakashi have a post-credit scene?
No. Kakashi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kakashi in?
The original language of Kakashi is Japanese.
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