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Kotsutsubo (2012): Cast

Kotsutsubo (2012) movie poster

Kotsutsubo is a 2012 horror film directed by Jirô Nagae, starring Natsumi Matsubara as Eri, Rurika Yokoyama and Kazuhiko Kanayama. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Kotsutsubo (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Jirô Nagae
Genre
Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kotsutsubo About?

The premise of Kotsutsubo without spoilers.

Eri, a quiet and unassuming high school student, observes her friend Mitsuko attracting unwanted attention from a teacher. Seeking a way to shield Mitsuko, Eri discovers a peculiar scheme involving a funerary urn said to contain ashes with a deadly curse. She intends to use this cursed urn to deter the teacher's advances and protect her friend, leading to unexpected and potentially dangerous consequences.

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Cast & crew

Kotsutsubo Cast & Characters

Natsumi Matsubara leads the cast as Eri, with Rurika Yokoyama as Mitsuko and Kazuhiko Kanayama. Directed by Jirô Nagae; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jirô Nagae

More films directed by Jirô Nagae: FPS, Nightmare Resort, Kisaragi Station and The Samejima Incident.

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Videos

Kotsutsubo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Kotsutsubo.

Kotsutsubo - Scary Japanese Movie 2012 映画「骨壺」予告編 Official TRAILER
Details

Kotsutsubo Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Urn” and “Погребальная урна”.

Also known as
  • Urn
  • Погребальная урна
  • 骨壶

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FAQ

Kotsutsubo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kotsutsubo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kotsutsubo?

Kotsutsubo runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Kotsutsubo released?

Kotsutsubo was released on May 26, 2012.

Who directed Kotsutsubo?

Kotsutsubo was directed by Jirô Nagae.

More films by Jirô Nagae

Who is in the cast of Kotsutsubo?

Kotsutsubo stars Natsumi Matsubara as Eri, Rurika Yokoyama as Mitsuko and Kazuhiko Kanayama, among 7 credited actors.

Does Kotsutsubo have a post-credit scene?

No. Kotsutsubo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kotsutsubo in?

The original language of Kotsutsubo is Japanese.

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