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The Shell Collector (2016): Cast

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The Shell Collector is a 2016 drama directed by Yoshifumi Tsubota, starring Lily Franky as Scholar, Shinobu Terajima and Sosuke Ikematsu. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Shell Collector (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Shell Collector About?

The premise of The Shell Collector without spoilers.

A blind shell collector's recent find challenges the balance between humanity and the natural world. The discovery is a rare and highly poisonous mollusk, yet it possesses surprising healing and hallucinogenic properties for certain individuals. As people grapple with the creature’s allure, they must confront a difficult choice: resist the temptation or risk everything for a powerful, otherworldly experience.

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Cast & crew

The Shell Collector Cast & Characters

Lily Franky leads the cast as Scholar, with Shinobu Terajima as Painter Izumi and Sosuke Ikematsu as Hikari. Directed by Yoshifumi Tsubota; 4 actors are credited in all.

Details

The Shell Collector Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Sheru Korekutaa” and “贝壳收藏家”.

Also known as
  • Sheru Korekutaa
  • 贝壳收藏家
  • 쉘 콜렉터

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FAQ

The Shell Collector FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Shell Collector, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Shell Collector?

The Shell Collector runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Shell Collector released?

The Shell Collector was released on January 31, 2016.

Who directed The Shell Collector?

The Shell Collector was directed by Yoshifumi Tsubota.

Who is in the cast of The Shell Collector?

The Shell Collector stars Lily Franky as Scholar, Shinobu Terajima as Painter Izumi and Sosuke Ikematsu as Hikari, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Shell Collector have a post-credit scene?

No. The Shell Collector has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Shell Collector in?

The original language of The Shell Collector is Japanese.

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