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Strange Tales of Love and Strangers (2017): Cast

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Strange Tales of Love and Strangers is a 2017 romantic drama directed by Raita Kuramoto, starring Aining Yao as Yuwen, Ayumu Nakajima and Suon Kan. It runs 2 hours.

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Strange Tales of Love and Strangers (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Raita Kuramoto
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Strange Tales of Love and Strangers About?

The premise of Strange Tales of Love and Strangers without spoilers.

A Taiwanese student, Yuwen, travels to a village in Fukushima to study abroad. Initially believing romance to be a frivolous pursuit and finding the landscape barren, she encounters a community vastly different from her own. Struggling with the Japanese language, Yuwen gradually immerses herself in the local culture and forms connections with her host family and neighbors. As she opens her heart and begins to understand the nuances of Japanese relationships, a long period of drought comes to an end, and rain finally returns to the small village.

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Cast & crew

Strange Tales of Love and Strangers Cast & Characters

Aining Yao leads the cast as Yuwen, with Ayumu Nakajima and Suon Kan. Directed by Raita Kuramoto; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Raita Kuramoto

One more film directed by Raita Kuramoto: Finding the Adolescence.

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Strange Tales of Love and Strangers Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Strange Tales of Love and Strangers.

2017 Strange Tales Of Love And Strangers trailer
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Strange Tales of Love and Strangers Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Ren'ai kitanshû” and “Renai Kitanshuu”.

Also known as
  • Ren'ai kitanshû
  • Renai Kitanshuu
  • 恋爱奇谭集
  • 戀愛奇譚集

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Strange Tales of Love and Strangers FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Strange Tales of Love and Strangers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Strange Tales of Love and Strangers?

Strange Tales of Love and Strangers runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Strange Tales of Love and Strangers released?

Strange Tales of Love and Strangers was released on February 4, 2017.

Who directed Strange Tales of Love and Strangers?

Strange Tales of Love and Strangers was directed by Raita Kuramoto.

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Who is in the cast of Strange Tales of Love and Strangers?

Strange Tales of Love and Strangers stars Aining Yao as Yuwen, Ayumu Nakajima and Suon Kan, among 13 credited actors.

Does Strange Tales of Love and Strangers have a post-credit scene?

No. Strange Tales of Love and Strangers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Strange Tales of Love and Strangers in?

The original language of Strange Tales of Love and Strangers is Japanese.

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