Still Walking (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Still Walking is a 2009 drama directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $3.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Hirokazu Koreeda
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Still Walking About?
The premise of Still Walking without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fifteen years after the tragic drowning of their son Junpei, the Yokoyama family comes together to commemorate the anniversary of his death. As the siblings reunite with their spouses and children, long-buried grief and unresolved emotions come to the surface. Over the course of a single day filled with shared meals and storytelling, they confront their lingering pain, rediscover family bonds, and find solace in remembering the boy they lost.
The Director of Still Walking
Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda.
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Director Hirokazu Koreeda
Still Walking Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Still Walking 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 89 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 78% User score
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Still Walking Plot Summary
What happens in Still Walking from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Yokoyama family reunites annually to honor the memory of their eldest son, Junpei, who tragically drowned 12 years ago while rescuing another boy. This poignant gathering includes Kyohei, Junpei’s retired doctor father, and his mother, Toshiko, along with their surviving son Ryota, who has recently married a widow named Yukari and has taken on the role of a stepfather to her young son, Atsushi. They are also accompanied by their daughter Chinami, her spouse, and their children. Ryota grapples with feelings of resentment stemming from the lingering shadow of his brother, who was clearly their parents’ favorite. Junpei’s belongings remain untouched, a constant reminder of his parents’ affection for him, particularly affecting Kyohei, who is still consumed by grief.
Full summary
The whole story of Still Walking, scene by scene
Still Walking Box Office
Still Walking grossed $3.5 million worldwide. $167,047 came from the US and Canada and $3.4 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.5M
- US & Canada
- $167K
- International
- $3.4M
Still Walking Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer STILL WALKING Trailer (2008) - The Criterion Collection
How Well Do You Know Still Walking?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the eldest son that the Yokoyama family pays tribute to annually?
Cars in Still Walking
3 cars on screen, including the 2002 Nissan Elgrand and the 1992 Toyota Himedic.
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2002 Nissan Elgrand Important role -
1992 Toyota Himedic Minor role -
1995 Isuzu Cubic Minor role
Still Walking Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “歩いても、歩いても” and “横山家之味”.
- Also known as
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- 歩いても、歩いても
- 横山家之味
- Still Walking (Caminando)
- Even If You Walk and Walk
- Aruitemo aruitemo
- 步履不停
- Gelbe Schmetterlinge
- 걸어도 걸어도
- Seguindo em Frente
- Andando
- Μια Μέρα του Καλοκαιριού
- ממשיכים ללכת
+7 more Show fewer
- Csak sétálok
- Bitmeyen Yürüyüş
- На гости
- Ciągle na chodzie
- 橫山家之味
- Пешком-пешком
- Cây Đời Xanh Tươi
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Still Walking FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Still Walking, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Still Walking?
Still Walking runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Still Walking released?
Still Walking was released on August 21, 2009.
Who directed Still Walking?
Still Walking was directed by Hirokazu Koreeda.
More films by Hirokazu Koreeda How much did Still Walking make at the box office?
Still Walking grossed $3.5 million worldwide ($167,047 domestic, $3.4 million international).
How is Still Walking rated?
Still Walking has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Does Still Walking have a post-credit scene?
No. Still Walking has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Still Walking in?
The original language of Still Walking is Japanese.
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