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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (2013): Cast

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is a 2013 drama directed by Tōya Satō, starring Yukie Nakama as Makiko Norita, Mitsuko Baisho and Yorie Yamashita. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Tōya Satō
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up About?

The premise of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up without spoilers.

Arrangement instructor Makiko Norita, portrayed by Yukie Nakama, helps others declutter their homes and lives. Despite her sometimes sharp comments, her unique organizing skills bring joy to those she assists. The film is based on Marie Kondo’s bestselling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” published in 2010. Kondo is a renowned cleaning consultant who developed the popular KonMari Method, a unique approach to organizing and storing household items.

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Cast & crew

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Cast & Characters

Yukie Nakama leads the cast as Makiko Norita, with Mitsuko Baisho as Harue Fujishima and Yorie Yamashita. Directed by Tōya Satō; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Tōya Satō

More films directed by Tōya Satō: Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie, Kaiji: Final Game, Pretty Proofreader DX and ST: Aka to Shiro no Sôsa File the Movie.

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Let's Clean Up Your Life” and “Jinsei ga Tokimeku Katazuke no Mahou”.

Also known as
  • Let's Clean Up Your Life
  • Jinsei ga Tokimeku Katazuke no Mahou
  • The Magic of Tidying Up Which Makes Your Life Prosper
  • 인생이 빛나는 정리의 마법
  • Магія прибирання, що змінює життя
  • 怦然心动的人生整理魔法
  • Jinsei ga Tokimeku Katazuke no Maho
  • 인생이 두근거리는 정리의 마법
  • 怦然心動的人生整理魔法

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up?

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up released?

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up was released on September 27, 2013.

Who directed The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up?

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up was directed by Tōya Satō.

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Who is in the cast of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up?

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up stars Yukie Nakama as Makiko Norita, Mitsuko Baisho as Harue Fujishima and Yorie Yamashita, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up have a post-credit scene?

No. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up in?

The original language of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is Japanese.

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