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Someone’s Gaze (2013): Cast

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Someone’s Gaze is a 2013 short animated drama directed by Makoto Shinkai, starring Shinji Ogawa as Kouji Okamura (voice), Satomi Hanamura and Fumi Hirano. It runs 7 minutes.

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Someone’s Gaze (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Makoto Shinkai
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi , Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Someone’s Gaze About?

The premise of Someone’s Gaze without spoilers.

Aya Okamura works and lives independently, pursuing a job opportunity. Her mother works abroad as a doctor, leaving her father and the family cat, Mii-san, at home. One evening, exhausted from work, Aya reflects on cherished family memories, including the sadness of her mother's departure and the comfort of adopting Mii-san. A phone call then interrupts her peaceful moment, hinting at an unexpected turn of events.

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Cast & crew

Someone’s Gaze Cast & Characters

Shinji Ogawa leads the cast as Kouji Okamura (voice), with Satomi Hanamura as Aya Okamura (voice) and Fumi Hirano as Mii (voice). Directed by Makoto Shinkai.

From the director

More from Makoto Shinkai

More films directed by Makoto Shinkai, best-rated first: Suzume, Your Name., Weathering with You and Weathering with You.

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Someone’s Gaze Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Someone’s Gaze.

Dareka no Manazashi Trailer [HD]
Details

Someone’s Gaze Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “A Watchful Gaze” and “Dareka no manazashi”.

Also known as
  • A Watchful Gaze
  • Dareka no manazashi
  • Чийсь погляд
  • 某人的目光
  • Чей-то пристальный взор
  • 누군가의 시선
  • מראהו של מישהו
  • Una mirada atenta
  • Le regard de quelqu'un
  • だれかのまなざし
  • Proud Future Theater
  • O Olhar de Alguém
+3 more
  • Чуйний погляд
  • La mirada d'algú
  • Ánh Mắt Của Ai Đó

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Someone’s Gaze FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Someone’s Gaze, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Someone’s Gaze?

Someone’s Gaze runs 7 minutes.

When was Someone’s Gaze released?

Someone’s Gaze was released on February 8, 2013.

Who directed Someone’s Gaze?

Someone’s Gaze was directed by Makoto Shinkai.

More films by Makoto Shinkai

Who is in the cast of Someone’s Gaze?

Someone’s Gaze stars Shinji Ogawa as Kouji Okamura (voice), Satomi Hanamura as Aya Okamura (voice) and Fumi Hirano as Mii (voice).

Does Someone’s Gaze have a post-credit scene?

No. Someone’s Gaze has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Someone’s Gaze in?

The original language of Someone’s Gaze is Japanese.

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