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Switching – Goodbye Me (2007): Cast

Switching – Goodbye Me (2007) movie poster

Switching – Goodbye Me is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, starring Naoyuki Morita as Kazuo Saito, Maika Hara and Misako Renbutsu. It runs 2 hours.

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Switching – Goodbye Me (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Kadokawa
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Switching – Goodbye Me About?

The premise of Switching – Goodbye Me without spoilers.

After his parents' divorce, Kazuo Saito moves with his mother from Onomichi, leaving his girlfriend behind and confronting the upheaval of a new town. Enrolled at a different high school, he unexpectedly encounters his childhood friend Kazumi, sparking memories and a tentative bond as he navigates this transitional period.

Switching – Goodbye Me Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • body switching
  • remake
  • remake by original director
  • gender swap
  • tragedy
  • single mother
  • coming of age
  • japanese
  • role reversal
  • body swap
  • dramedy drama
  • school
+2 more
  • japanese drama
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Switching – Goodbye Me Cast & Characters

Naoyuki Morita leads the cast as Kazuo Saito, with Maika Hara as Kazuo Saito/Young Kazumi and Misako Renbutsu as Kazumi Saito. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nobuhiko Obayashi

More films directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi: Hanagatami, Seven Weeks, Casting Blossoms to the Sky and Shinobugawa.

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Details

Switching – Goodbye Me Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Tenkôsei: Sayonara anata” and “전학생: 안녕 당신”.

Also known as
  • Tenkôsei: Sayonara anata
  • 전학생: 안녕 당신
  • 转校生:再见亲爱的
  • 轉校生:再見親愛的

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FAQ

Switching – Goodbye Me FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Switching – Goodbye Me, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Switching – Goodbye Me?

Switching – Goodbye Me runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Switching – Goodbye Me released?

Switching – Goodbye Me was released on June 23, 2007.

Who directed Switching – Goodbye Me?

Switching – Goodbye Me was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.

More films by Nobuhiko Obayashi

Who is in the cast of Switching – Goodbye Me?

Switching – Goodbye Me stars Naoyuki Morita as Kazuo Saito, Maika Hara as Kazuo Saito/Young Kazumi and Misako Renbutsu as Kazumi Saito, among 26 credited actors.

Does Switching – Goodbye Me have a post-credit scene?

No. Switching – Goodbye Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Switching – Goodbye Me in?

The original language of Switching – Goodbye Me is Japanese.

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