The Life of Budori Gusuko (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Life of Budori Gusuko is a 2012 animated drama directed by Gisaburō Sugii, starring Shun Oguri as Budori Gusukō (voice), Shioli Kutsuna and Tamiyo Kusakari. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Gisaburō Sugii
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Life of Budori Gusuko About?
The premise of The Life of Budori Gusuko without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1920s Japan, a young man named Gusukō is displaced from his home in the Tōhoku forests due to devastating droughts and natural disasters. Seeking a better life, he joins a team of scientists at the Ihatov Volcano Department. The department's work focuses on the very natural forces that compelled Gusukō to leave his home, creating a complex connection between his personal journey and the region's environmental challenges.
The Life of Budori Gusuko Cast & Characters
Shun Oguri leads the cast as Budori Gusukō (voice), with Shioli Kutsuna as Neri Gusukō (voice) and Tamiyo Kusakari as Budori's Mother (voice). Directed by Gisaburō Sugii; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gisaburō Sugii
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Shun Oguri as Budori Gusukō (voice) - Shioli Kutsuna as Neri Gusukō (voice)
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Tamiyo Kusakari as Budori's Mother (voice) - Ryūzō Hayashi as Budori's Father (voice)
Also Starring in The Life of Budori Gusuko
· 3 more- Kuranosuke Sasaki Kotori the Kidnapper (voice)
- Hayashiya Shōzō IX Redbeard (voice)
- Akira Emoto Narrator / Dr. Kūbō (voice)
More from Gisaburō Sugii
More films directed by Gisaburō Sugii: One Arm, Cinnamon the Movie, Stormy Night and Touch 5: Cross Road.
The Life of Budori Gusuko Plot Summary
What happens in The Life of Budori Gusuko from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Budori Gusukō [Shun Oguri] grows up in a peaceful life with his family in a forest on the mountains of Ihatov, where he goes to school, plays with his sister Neri [Shioli Kutsuna], and helps his parents [Tamiyo Kusakari] and Ryūzō Hayashi. A year later, that quiet life is shattered when a sudden shift in the weather blankets Ihatov in cold and storm, sparking famine and drought that leave communities hungry and desperate for salvation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Life of Budori Gusuko, scene by scene
The Life of Budori Gusuko Box Office
The Life of Budori Gusuko grossed $3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3M
- International
- $3M
The Life of Budori Gusuko Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Life of Budori Gusuko Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Life of Budori Gusuko?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Budori's younger sister?
The Life of Budori Gusuko Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Gusukobudori no Denki” and “Biography of Gusuko Budori”.
- Also known as
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- Gusukobudori no Denki
- Biography of Gusuko Budori
- 古斯柯布多力傳記
- Guskō Budori no Denki
- La vie de Budori GUSKOU
- The Life of GUSKOU Budori
- La vie de GUSKOU Budori
- The life of Budori GUSKOU
- Guskou budori no denki
- 卜多力的一生
- Budori, l’étrange voyage
- 古斯柯布多力传记
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- Das Leben des Budori Gusko
- 부도리의 꿈
- Guskou Budori no Denki (2012)
- Жизнь Будори Гуско
- Guszukó Budori élete
- La leyenda de Budori Gusuko
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The Life of Budori Gusuko FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Life of Budori Gusuko, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Life of Budori Gusuko?
The Life of Budori Gusuko runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Life of Budori Gusuko released?
The Life of Budori Gusuko was released on July 7, 2012.
Who directed The Life of Budori Gusuko?
The Life of Budori Gusuko was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
More films by Gisaburō Sugii Who is in the cast of The Life of Budori Gusuko?
The Life of Budori Gusuko stars Shun Oguri as Budori Gusukō (voice), Shioli Kutsuna as Neri Gusukō (voice) and Tamiyo Kusakari as Budori's Mother (voice), among 7 credited actors.
How much did The Life of Budori Gusuko make at the box office?
The Life of Budori Gusuko grossed $3 million worldwide.
Does The Life of Budori Gusuko have a post-credit scene?
No. The Life of Budori Gusuko has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Life of Budori Gusuko in?
The original language of The Life of Budori Gusuko is Japanese.
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