Kokoro (2016): Cast & Plot
Kokoro is a 2016 drama directed by Vanja D’Alcantara, starring Isabelle Carré as Alice, Niels Schneider and Jun Kunimura. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Vanja D’Alcantara
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Blue Monday Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kokoro About?
The premise of Kokoro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of her brother, Alice travels from France to a remote Japanese village nestled near the cliffs. Her brother Nathan had spoken of finding peace there with a man named Daïsuké. Seeking solace and following in his footsteps, Alice discovers a peculiar and welcoming place, though not without its challenges. She hopes to find answers and a sense of closure in this unfamiliar land.
Kokoro Cast & Characters
Isabelle Carré leads the cast as Alice, with Niels Schneider as Nathan and Jun Kunimura as Daisuke. Directed by Vanja D’Alcantara; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vanja D’Alcantara
- Isabelle Carré as Alice
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Niels Schneider as Nathan -
Jun Kunimura as Daisuke - Mugi Kadowaki as Hiromi
Also Starring in Kokoro
· 2 more- Masanobu Ando Jiro
- Fabrizio Rongione Léo
More from Vanja D’Alcantara
One more film directed by Vanja D’Alcantara: Beyond the Steppes.
Kokoro Plot Summary
What happens in Kokoro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While vacationing in Kamakura, a young narrator befriends a mysterious man he comes to call “Sensei,” played by Jun Kunimura. As the two grow closer, Sensei remains an enigmatic figure, refusing to discuss his lack of occupation or the identity of a deceased friend he visits monthly. He warns the narrator that intimacy often leads to disillusionment, promising to reveal his past only when the time is right.
Years later, amidst the grief of his father’s declining health and the national mourning following the death of Emperor Meiji, the narrator receives a registered letter from Sensei. The letter contains a heartbreaking confession and a final goodbye:
“By the time this letter reaches you, I’ll be gone from this world. I’ll have already passed away.”
Full summary
The whole story of Kokoro, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kokoro?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What honorific title does the young narrator give to the mysterious man he befriends, which he uses as the man's name throughout the story?
Kokoro Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Le Coeur régulier, kokoro” and “心之静寂”.
- Also known as
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- Le Coeur régulier, kokoro
- 心之静寂
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Kokoro FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kokoro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kokoro?
Kokoro runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Kokoro released?
Kokoro was released on March 30, 2016.
Who directed Kokoro?
Kokoro was directed by Vanja D’Alcantara.
More films by Vanja D’Alcantara Who is in the cast of Kokoro?
Kokoro stars Isabelle Carré as Alice, Niels Schneider as Nathan and Jun Kunimura as Daisuke, among 6 credited actors.
Does Kokoro have a post-credit scene?
No. Kokoro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kokoro in?
The original language of Kokoro is French.
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