Sand Chronicles (2008): Cast & Plot
Sand Chronicles is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Shinsuke Sato, starring Sosuke Ikematsu as Daigo Kitamura (teen), Naho Toda and Shiho Fujimura. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Shinsuke Sato
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- TBS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sand Chronicles About?
The premise of Sand Chronicles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her parents' divorce, Ann relocates with her mother to the small town where her mother grew up. In this quiet countryside she encounters Daigo Kitamura, who becomes her first love and gently guides her in adjusting to rural life. With his support, Ann confronts the pain of her mother's eventual suicide and begins to heal.
Sand Chronicles Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- based on manga
- japanese drama
- live action manga adaptation
- live action adaptation
- high school romance
- long distance relationship
- schoolgirl romance
- japanese schoolgirl
Sand Chronicles Cast & Characters
Sosuke Ikematsu leads the cast as Daigo Kitamura (teen), with Naho Toda as Miwako Uegusa and Shiho Fujimura as Misayo Uegusa. Directed by Shinsuke Sato; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shinsuke Sato
- Sosuke Ikematsu as Daigo Kitamura (teen)
- Naho Toda as Miwako Uegusa
- Shiho Fujimura as Misayo Uegusa
- Kenta Tsukada as Fuji Tsukishima
Also Starring in Sand Chronicles
· 10 more- Anri Ban Shiika Tsukishima
- Mizuho Takasugi Keiichiro Sakura
- Kaho Ann Minase (teen)
- Toru Kazama Masahiro Minase
- Shunya Isaka Daigo Kitamura
- Nao Matsushita Ann Minase
- Ryunosuke Suzuki Takahashi (teen)
- Masaaki Akahori
- Anri Okamoto Shiika Tsukishima (teen)
- Ryoko Tateishi
Sand Chronicles Plot Summary
What happens in Sand Chronicles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Twelve-year-old Ann Uekusa and her mother Miwako Uegusa move to the quiet town of Shimane, where grandparents live nearby and the rhythms of daily life feel intimate and small-town predictable. In this setting, Ann quickly becomes part of a tight-knit circle: she befriends local boy Daigo Kitamura, as well as Fuji Tsukishima and his younger sister and closest ally, Shiika Tsukishima. The town’s familiarity gives Ann a sense of belonging, even as the shared routines conceal the more turbulent undercurrents that will begin to shape her future.
Full summary
The whole story of Sand Chronicles, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sand Chronicles?
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 twelve‑year‑old girl who moves to Shimane at the start of the story?
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Sand Chronicles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sand Chronicles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sand Chronicles?
Sand Chronicles runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Sand Chronicles released?
Sand Chronicles was released on April 26, 2008.
Who directed Sand Chronicles?
Sand Chronicles was directed by Shinsuke Sato.
More films by Shinsuke Sato Who is in the cast of Sand Chronicles?
Sand Chronicles stars Sosuke Ikematsu as Daigo Kitamura (teen), Naho Toda as Miwako Uegusa and Shiho Fujimura as Misayo Uegusa, among 14 credited actors.
Does Sand Chronicles have a post-credit scene?
No. Sand Chronicles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sand Chronicles in?
The original language of Sand Chronicles is Japanese.
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