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The Town of Whales (2012): Cast

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The Town of Whales is a 2012 drama directed by Keiko Tsuruoka, starring Masaru Nakashima, Sui Katano and Sakiko Yamaguchi. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Town of Whales (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Keiko Tsuruoka
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Town of Whales About?

The premise of The Town of Whales without spoilers.

Machi, Tomohiko, and Hotaru are high school students searching for answers about a mysterious past. Machi is haunted by the disappearance of her older brother six years prior, and the friends decide to investigate what happened to him. Their search takes them from their hometown to Tokyo and then overseas as they follow the trail he left behind, uncovering secrets and facing unexpected challenges along the way.

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Cast & crew

The Town of Whales Cast

Masaru Nakashima leads the cast, with Sui Katano and Sakiko Yamaguchi. Directed by Keiko Tsuruoka; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Keiko Tsuruoka

One more film directed by Keiko Tsuruoka: Makuko.

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The Town of Whales Also Known As

Also known as “Kujira no machi”.

Also known as
  • Kujira no machi

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FAQ

The Town of Whales FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Town of Whales?

The Town of Whales runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Town of Whales released?

The Town of Whales was released on September 20, 2012.

Who directed The Town of Whales?

The Town of Whales was directed by Keiko Tsuruoka.

More films by Keiko Tsuruoka

Who is in the cast of The Town of Whales?

The Town of Whales stars Masaru Nakashima, Sui Katano and Sakiko Yamaguchi, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Town of Whales have a post-credit scene?

No. The Town of Whales has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Town of Whales in?

The original language of The Town of Whales is Japanese.

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