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Liza, the Fox-Fairy (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Liza, the Fox-Fairy (2015) movie poster

Liza, the Fox-Fairy is a 2015 fantasy comedy directed by Károly Ujj Mészáros, starring Mónika Balsai as Liza, Piroska Molnár and David Sakurai. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $540,928 worldwide.

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Liza, the Fox-Fairy (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Hungarian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Liza, the Fox-Fairy About?

The premise of Liza, the Fox-Fairy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Liza, a lonely and naive nurse in her thirties, longs to find love. Her only companion is a deceased Japanese pop star whose jealousy transforms her into a fox-fairy. Now, any man who desires Liza meets a tragic and horrifying end. Liza must find a way to break the curse before more lives are lost and she remains trapped in her supernatural predicament.

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Cast & crew

Liza, the Fox-Fairy Cast & Characters

Mónika Balsai leads the cast as Liza, with Piroska Molnár as Márta Tanaka and David Sakurai as Tomy Tani. Directed by Károly Ujj Mészáros; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Liza, the Fox-Fairy Plot Summary

What happens in Liza, the Fox-Fairy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a fictionalized 1970s Hungary known as Csudapest, a city with a capitalist edge, Liza Mónika Balsai is a 30-year-old nurse who feels naive, lonely, and quietly adrift. For twelve years she has cared for Márta Piroska Molnár, the widow of the former Japanese ambassador, weaving a life that centers on small comforts and a longing for love. The backdrop is a city that blends nostalgia with a curious sense of possibility, where everyday routines coexist with strange, almost fable-like turns.

Full summary

The whole story of Liza, the Fox-Fairy, scene by scene

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Box office

Liza, the Fox-Fairy Box Office

Liza, the Fox-Fairy grossed $540,928 worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$540.9K

International
$540.9K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Liza, the Fox-Fairy?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the protagonist of the film?

Details

Liza, the Fox-Fairy Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “狐仙麗莎煞煞煞” and “리자”.

Also known as
  • 狐仙麗莎煞煞煞
  • 리자
  • 더 폭스-페어리
  • 狐仙丽莎煞煞煞
  • Liza the Fox Fairy
  • Líza, liščí víla
  • Liza the fox-fairy
  • Лиза-лиса
  • ליזה פיית השועלים
  • 리자의 달콤
  • 살벌한 연애
  • Un hada llamada Liza
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  • Liza, lisia wróżka
  • Tilki Perisi Liza
  • Liza, die Fuchsfee
  • A Fada Raposa
  • リザとキツネと恋する死者たち

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Liza, the Fox-Fairy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Liza, the Fox-Fairy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Liza, the Fox-Fairy?

Liza, the Fox-Fairy runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Liza, the Fox-Fairy released?

Liza, the Fox-Fairy was released on February 19, 2015.

Who directed Liza, the Fox-Fairy?

Liza, the Fox-Fairy was directed by Károly Ujj Mészáros.

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Who is in the cast of Liza, the Fox-Fairy?

Liza, the Fox-Fairy stars Mónika Balsai as Liza, Piroska Molnár as Márta Tanaka and David Sakurai as Tomy Tani, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Liza, the Fox-Fairy make at the box office?

Liza, the Fox-Fairy grossed $540,928 worldwide.

Does Liza, the Fox-Fairy have a post-credit scene?

No. Liza, the Fox-Fairy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Liza, the Fox-Fairy in?

The original language of Liza, the Fox-Fairy is Hungarian.

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