Listen to the Universe (2019): Cast & Box Office
Listen to the Universe is a 2019 music drama directed by Kei Ishikawa, starring Ken Mitsuishi as Tadaaki Hishinuma, Andrzej Chyra and Mayu Matsuoka. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Kei Ishikawa
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Listen to the Universe About?
The premise of Listen to the Universe without spoilers.
Four talented pianists prepare for the preliminary round of a prestigious international competition. Each contestant brings a unique background and personal journey to the stage. Among them is a former child prodigy who abandoned her passion following a family tragedy, a dedicated student from Juilliard, and a rising talent who has quickly gained recognition. The film explores their individual stories and the challenges they face as they pursue their musical dreams.
Listen to the Universe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- piano
- pianist
- competition
- contest
- musician
- performance
- stage
- prodigy
- child prodigy
- jury
- chinese in japan
- coast
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- sea
- hotel
- hotel room
- acoustics
- cadenza
- classical music
- applause
- judge
- poster
- full moon
- walking by water
- by the sea
- walking at night
- workshop
- knocking
- heater
- friend
- childhood friend
- child prodigy on the piano
- anger
- gratitude
- reporter
- fellowship
- interview
- star
- autograph
- autograph seeker
- cameraman
- smoking room
- practice
- criticism
- composing
- light in the window
- musical prodigy
- reference to claude debussy
- piano playing
- letter of recommendation
- focus
Listen to the Universe Cast & Characters
Ken Mitsuishi leads the cast as Tadaaki Hishinuma, with Andrzej Chyra as Nathanael Silverberg and Mayu Matsuoka as Aya Eiden. Directed by Kei Ishikawa; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kei Ishikawa
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Ken Mitsuishi as Tadaaki Hishinuma -
Andrzej Chyra as Nathanael Silverberg -
Mayu Matsuoka as Aya Eiden - Tori Matsuzaka as Akashi Takashima
Also Starring in Listen to the Universe
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- Mitsuru Hirata Hiroshi Takubo
- Asami Usuda Machiko Takashima
- Yuki Saito Mieko Saga
- Hairi Katagiri Cloak Woman
- Takeshi Kaga Masayuki Onodera
- Win Morisaki Masaru
- Rila Fukushima Jennifer Chang
- Ouji Suzuka Jin Kazama
- Charles Glover Smirnoff
More from Kei Ishikawa
More films directed by Kei Ishikawa, best-rated first: A Pale View of Hills, Previously Saved Version, A Man and Arc.
Listen to the Universe Box Office
Listen to the Universe grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.6M
- International
- $3.6M
Listen to the Universe Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Listen to the Universe.
Listen to the Universe Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Honey bees and Distant Thunder” and “Mitsubachi To Enrai”.
- Also known as
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- Honey bees and Distant Thunder
- Mitsubachi To Enrai
- 리슨 투 더 유니버스
- 蜜蜂與遠雷
- 꿀벌과 천둥
- Escucha al Universo
- 蜜蜂与远雷
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Listen to the Universe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Listen to the Universe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Listen to the Universe?
Listen to the Universe runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Listen to the Universe released?
Listen to the Universe was released on October 4, 2019.
Who directed Listen to the Universe?
Listen to the Universe was directed by Kei Ishikawa.
More films by Kei Ishikawa Who is in the cast of Listen to the Universe?
Listen to the Universe stars Ken Mitsuishi as Tadaaki Hishinuma, Andrzej Chyra as Nathanael Silverberg and Mayu Matsuoka as Aya Eiden, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Listen to the Universe make at the box office?
Listen to the Universe grossed $3.6 million worldwide.
Does Listen to the Universe have a post-credit scene?
No. Listen to the Universe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Listen to the Universe in?
The original language of Listen to the Universe is Japanese.
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