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The Day the Earth Moved (1997): Cast

The Day the Earth Moved (1997) movie poster

The Day the Earth Moved is a 1997 animated drama directed by Toshio Goto, starring Tetsuya Okazaki as Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Koji Ishii and Keiko Yamamoto. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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The Day the Earth Moved (1997) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Toshio Goto
Genres
Animation , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Day the Earth Moved About?

The premise of The Day the Earth Moved without spoilers.

On January 16 1995, elementary student Tsuyoshi Takahashi obsesses over perfect grades, neglecting friends like classmate Miho, who wishes he would notice others, and bedridden Kazu. The next day the devastating 1995 Kobe–Hyogo earthquake kills thousands and leaves many homeless. In its aftermath Tsuyoshi confronts loss, helps his friends cope, and learns to value people over perfection.

The Day the Earth Moved Themes & Keywords

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  • japan
  • anime animation
  • earthquake
  • child
  • tragedy
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Cast & crew

The Day the Earth Moved Cast & Characters

Tetsuya Okazaki leads the cast as Tsuyoshi Takahashi, with Koji Ishii and Keiko Yamamoto. Directed by Toshio Goto; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Toshio Goto

One more film directed by Toshio Goto: The Old Bear Hunter.

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The Day the Earth Moved Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Chikyuu ga Ugoita Hi” and “地洞之日”.

Also known as
  • Chikyuu ga Ugoita Hi
  • 地洞之日
  • День, когда содрогнулась земля
  • 地球变动之日
  • 地球變動之日

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The Day the Earth Moved FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Day the Earth Moved, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Day the Earth Moved?

The Day the Earth Moved runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was The Day the Earth Moved released?

The Day the Earth Moved was released in 1997.

Who directed The Day the Earth Moved?

The Day the Earth Moved was directed by Toshio Goto.

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Who is in the cast of The Day the Earth Moved?

The Day the Earth Moved stars Tetsuya Okazaki as Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Koji Ishii and Keiko Yamamoto, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Day the Earth Moved have a post-credit scene?

No. The Day the Earth Moved has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Day the Earth Moved in?

The original language of The Day the Earth Moved is Japanese.

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