The Village Album (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Village Album is a 2004 drama directed by Mitsuhiro Mihara, starring Tatsuya Fuji as Takahashi Kenichi, Ken Kaito and Ren Osugi. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $256.7 million worldwide on a $60 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $256.7M
- budget
- $60M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Mitsuhiro Mihara
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Village Album About?
The premise of The Village Album without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hanatani Village in Tokushima’s valley will be flooded by dam. To preserve the community’s memory, villagers photograph every family. Kenichi, the only photographer, leads the project and asks his son Takashi, an aspiring photographer, to help. Although distant, Takashi’s work with each household shows his father’s devotion and repairs their strained bond.
The Village Album Cast & Characters
Tatsuya Fuji leads the cast as Takahashi Kenichi, with Ken Kaito as Takahashi Takashi and Ren Osugi. Directed by Mitsuhiro Mihara; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mitsuhiro Mihara
- Tatsuya Fuji as Takahashi Kenichi
- Ken Kaito as Takahashi Takashi
- Ren Osugi
- Tomoyo Harada as Takahashi Noriko
Also Starring in The Village Album
· 5 more- Masahiro Koumoto
- Kazue Fukiishi
- Mutsuko Sakura
- Pace Wu Pui-Tsi Rin
- Mao Miyaji Kana Takahashi
More from Mitsuhiro Mihara
More films directed by Mitsuhiro Mihara: Takano Tofu, Flavor of Happiness and Sukitomo.
The Village Album Plot Summary
What happens in The Village Album from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a remote 19th-century village tucked inside a vast forest, fear governs daily life as the locals coexist with nameless humanoid creatures that prowl the surrounding woods. The village is ringed by watchtowers, tall poles with oil lamps, and strict rules, including a ban on the color red because it supposedly draws the entities that watch from the trees. The mood is tense, disciplined, and claustrophobic, with the elders holding the keys to the community’s safety and secrets.
Full summary
The whole story of The Village Album, scene by scene
The Village Album Box Office & Budget
The Village Album grossed $256.7 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 4.3 times what it cost. $114.2 million came from the US and Canada and $142.5 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$256.7M
4.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $114.2M
- International
- $142.5M
- Budget
- $60M
How Well Do You Know The Village Album?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
Which character volunteers to go into the forest to fetch medicines for the village?
Cars in The Village Album
1 car on screen: the 1997 Land-Rover Defender 90 NAS.
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1997 Land-Rover Defender 90 NAS Minor role
The Village Album Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Mura no shashinshuu” and “Photo Album of the Village”.
- Also known as
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- Mura no shashinshuu
- Photo Album of the Village
- 마을 사진첩
- 乡村照相馆
- 鄉村照相館
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The Village Album FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Village Album, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Village Album?
The Village Album runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Village Album released?
The Village Album was released on April 23, 2004.
Who directed The Village Album?
The Village Album was directed by Mitsuhiro Mihara.
More films by Mitsuhiro Mihara Who is in the cast of The Village Album?
The Village Album stars Tatsuya Fuji as Takahashi Kenichi, Ken Kaito as Takahashi Takashi and Ren Osugi, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Village Album make at the box office?
The Village Album grossed $256.7 million worldwide ($114.2 million domestic, $142.5 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
Does The Village Album have a post-credit scene?
No. The Village Album has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Village Album in?
The original language of The Village Album is Japanese.
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