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The Brightest Roof in the Universe (2020): Cast

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The Brightest Roof in the Universe is a 2020 fantasy drama directed by Michihito Fujii, starring Kaya Kiyohara as Tsubame Oishi, Kentaro Ito and Kaori Momoi. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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The Brightest Roof in the Universe (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Michihito Fujii
Genres
Fantasy , Romance , Drama , Family
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Kadokawa
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Brightest Roof in the Universe About?

The premise of The Brightest Roof in the Universe without spoilers.

Fourteen-year-old Tsubame harbors a crush on a university student named Toru and desperately wants his attention. She grapples with finding a way to express her feelings. Her life takes another turn when her stepmother announces a pregnancy, creating further distraction. A calligraphy class offers a sense of stability, but an unexpected encounter complicates things even more.

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Cast & crew

The Brightest Roof in the Universe Cast & Characters

Kaya Kiyohara leads the cast as Tsubame Oishi, with Kentaro Ito as Toru Asakura and Kaori Momoi as Mrs. Hoshi. Directed by Michihito Fujii; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michihito Fujii

More films directed by Michihito Fujii, best-rated first: The Parades, A Family, Hard Days and The Village.

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Videos

The Brightest Roof in the Universe Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Brightest Roof in the Universe.

映画『宇宙でいちばんあかるい屋根』本予告 9月4日全国公開
Details

The Brightest Roof in the Universe Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Uchū de ichiban akarui yane” and “Uchuu de ichiban akarui yane”.

Also known as
  • Uchū de ichiban akarui yane
  • Uchuu de ichiban akarui yane
  • The Sweetest Moment of the Universe
  • 宇宙でいちばんあかるい屋根
  • 宇宙中最明亮的屋顶
  • 우주에서 가장 밝은 지붕
  • 宇宙中最明亮的屋頂

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The Brightest Roof in the Universe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Brightest Roof in the Universe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Brightest Roof in the Universe?

The Brightest Roof in the Universe runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was The Brightest Roof in the Universe released?

The Brightest Roof in the Universe was released on September 4, 2020.

Who directed The Brightest Roof in the Universe?

The Brightest Roof in the Universe was directed by Michihito Fujii.

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Who is in the cast of The Brightest Roof in the Universe?

The Brightest Roof in the Universe stars Kaya Kiyohara as Tsubame Oishi, Kentaro Ito as Toru Asakura and Kaori Momoi as Mrs. Hoshi, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Brightest Roof in the Universe have a post-credit scene?

No. The Brightest Roof in the Universe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Brightest Roof in the Universe in?

The original language of The Brightest Roof in the Universe is Japanese.

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