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Song of Raiyantsuuri (1994): Cast

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Song of Raiyantsuuri is a 1994 animated drama directed by Seiji Arihara, starring Kenyu Horiuchi as Wang Yingren (voice), Yoshino Takamori and Kumiko Takizawa. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Song of Raiyantsuuri (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Seiji Arihara
Genres
History , Animation , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Song of Raiyantsuuri About?

The premise of Song of Raiyantsuuri without spoilers.

A Chinese laborer forced into indentured service in a Japanese coal mine during World II escapes his captors and flees into the remote countryside. Isolated amid the harsh, snow‑covered terrain and far from any settlement, he remains oblivious to the war’s end, and his lingering hope culminates in a heartbreaking, tragic outcome.

Song of Raiyantsuuri Themes & Keywords

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  • world war two
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Cast & crew

Song of Raiyantsuuri Cast & Characters

Kenyu Horiuchi leads the cast as Wang Yingren (voice), with Yoshino Takamori as Tomoko Kitabatake (voice) and Kumiko Takizawa as Shige Kitabatake (voice). Directed by Seiji Arihara; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Seiji Arihara

More films directed by Seiji Arihara: Nagasaki 1945 ~ The Angelus Bells, On a Paper Crane - Tomoko’s Adventure, Kayoko’s Diary and Raining Fire.

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Song of Raiyantsuuri Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Raiyantsuuri no Uta” and “Raiyantsūrii no Uta”.

Also known as
  • Raiyantsuuri no Uta
  • Raiyantsūrii no Uta
  • Song of Liang Chu Li
  • Song of the Chinese White Pear
  • الهارب

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FAQ

Song of Raiyantsuuri FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Song of Raiyantsuuri?

Song of Raiyantsuuri runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Song of Raiyantsuuri released?

Song of Raiyantsuuri was released on June 1, 1994.

Who directed Song of Raiyantsuuri?

Song of Raiyantsuuri was directed by Seiji Arihara.

More films by Seiji Arihara

Who is in the cast of Song of Raiyantsuuri?

Song of Raiyantsuuri stars Kenyu Horiuchi as Wang Yingren (voice), Yoshino Takamori as Tomoko Kitabatake (voice) and Kumiko Takizawa as Shige Kitabatake (voice), among 15 credited actors.

Does Song of Raiyantsuuri have a post-credit scene?

No. Song of Raiyantsuuri has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Song of Raiyantsuuri in?

The original language of Song of Raiyantsuuri is Japanese.

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