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Romantic drama

Metamorphosis (1986): Cast

Metamorphosis (1986) movie poster

Metamorphosis is a 1986 romantic drama directed by Yōichi Higashi, starring Hitomi Kuroki as Kiriko, Chikage Awashima and Tatsuya Fuji. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Metamorphosis (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Yōichi Higashi
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Metamorphosis About?

The premise of Metamorphosis without spoilers.

A sensuous movie based on a literary work. Hitomi Kuroki stars as the film’s heroine.

Metamorphosis Themes & Keywords

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  • female frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • woman
  • sadness
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Metamorphosis Cast & Characters

Hitomi Kuroki leads the cast as Kiriko, with Chikage Awashima and Tatsuya Fuji as Daisaburo. Directed by Yōichi Higashi; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yōichi Higashi

More films directed by Yōichi Higashi: Somebody’s Xylophone, Wandering Home, The Crying Wind and My Grandpa.

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Metamorphosis Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Keshin” and “화신”.

Also known as
  • Keshin
  • 화신

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FAQ

Metamorphosis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Metamorphosis released?

Metamorphosis was released on October 10, 1986.

Who directed Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis was directed by Yōichi Higashi.

More films by Yōichi Higashi

Who is in the cast of Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis stars Hitomi Kuroki as Kiriko, Chikage Awashima and Tatsuya Fuji as Daisaburo, among 13 credited actors.

Does Metamorphosis have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Metamorphosis in?

The original language of Metamorphosis is Japanese.

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