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Fantasy drama

Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius (2001): Cast

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Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius is a 2001 fantasy drama directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro, starring Masanobu Ando as Kenichi Satomi, Yutaka Matsushige and Akira Terao. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.

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Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius About?

The premise of Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius without spoilers.

Kenichi, a compassionate young doctor, lives with a rare condition that makes every emotion unmistakably visible. People with this syndrome, called “satorare,” are placed under a special government protection program that monitors their well‑being and ensures they receive support as they navigate a world where they cannot hide their feelings.

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Cast & crew

Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius Cast & Characters

Masanobu Ando leads the cast as Kenichi Satomi, with Yutaka Matsushige as Shigefumi Shiraki and Akira Terao as Takayuki Azuma. Directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Katsuyuki Motohiro

More films directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro: Brave: Gunjyou Senki, Laughing Under the Clouds, Ajin: Demi-Human and The Curtain Rises.

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Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “사토라레” and “Satorare”.

Also known as
  • 사토라레
  • Satorare
  • 被偷听的人
  • 被偷聽的人

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Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius?

Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius released?

Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius was released on March 17, 2001.

Who directed Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius?

Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius was directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro.

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Who is in the cast of Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius?

Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius stars Masanobu Ando as Kenichi Satomi, Yutaka Matsushige as Shigefumi Shiraki and Akira Terao as Takayuki Azuma, among 7 credited actors.

Does Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius have a post-credit scene?

No. Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius in?

The original language of Transparent: Tribute to a Sad Genius is Japanese.

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