The Witch of the West Is Dead (2008): Cast & Box Office
The Witch of the West Is Dead is a 2008 drama directed by Shunichi Nagasaki, starring Mayu Takahashi as Mai, Nao Ômori and Katsumi Takahashi. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Shunichi Nagasaki
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- The Asahi Shimbun
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Witch of the West Is Dead About?
The premise of The Witch of the West Is Dead without spoilers.
Thirteen‑year‑old Mai, suffering from asthma, refuses school, so her parents send her to live with her British grandmother in the countryside. Believing the elder is a witch, Mai asks for witchcraft lessons. The grandmother humors her, but instead teaches wisdom that makes Mai responsible and helps her appreciate life’s simple pleasures.
The Witch of the West Is Dead Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- mother
- parents
- school
The Witch of the West Is Dead Cast & Characters
Mayu Takahashi leads the cast as Mai, with Nao Ômori as Dad and Katsumi Takahashi as Postman. Directed by Shunichi Nagasaki; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shunichi Nagasaki
- Mayu Takahashi as Mai
- Nao Ômori as Dad
- Katsumi Takahashi as Postman
- Yuichi Kimura as Genji
Also Starring in The Witch of the West Is Dead
· 2 more- Ryo Mam
- Sachi Parker Grandmother
More from Shunichi Nagasaki
More films directed by Shunichi Nagasaki: How to Find Happiness, Happy Together –All About My Dog–, Black Belt and A Tender Place.
The Witch of the West Is Dead Box Office
The Witch of the West Is Dead grossed $3.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.9M
- International
- $3.9M
The Witch of the West Is Dead Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “서쪽의 마녀가 죽었다” and “勿忘我”.
- Also known as
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- 서쪽의 마녀가 죽었다
- 勿忘我
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The Witch of the West Is Dead FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Witch of the West Is Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Witch of the West Is Dead?
The Witch of the West Is Dead runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Witch of the West Is Dead released?
The Witch of the West Is Dead was released on June 21, 2008.
Who directed The Witch of the West Is Dead?
The Witch of the West Is Dead was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
More films by Shunichi Nagasaki Who is in the cast of The Witch of the West Is Dead?
The Witch of the West Is Dead stars Mayu Takahashi as Mai, Nao Ômori as Dad and Katsumi Takahashi as Postman, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Witch of the West Is Dead make at the box office?
The Witch of the West Is Dead grossed $3.9 million worldwide.
Does The Witch of the West Is Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. The Witch of the West Is Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Witch of the West Is Dead in?
The original language of The Witch of the West Is Dead is Japanese.
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