Twinkle (1992): Cast
Twinkle is a 1992 romantic drama directed by Jōji Matsuoka, starring Hiroko Yakushimaru as Shoko Koyama, Etsushi Toyokawa and Masahiko Tsugawa. It is based on Twinkle Twinkle by Kaori Ekuni and Emi Shimokawa. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Jōji Matsuoka
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Fuji Television Network
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Twinkle About?
The premise of Twinkle without spoilers, adapted from Twinkle Twinkle by Kaori Ekuni and Emi Shimokawa.
Shoko and Mutsuki’s marriage is a facade to appease their families, but as Mutsuki falls for a college student, their lives become a quest for love beyond societal norms.
Twinkle Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- gay doctor
- japanese
- gay
- homosexual
- waitress
- unrequited love
- stranger
- soup
- secret
- restaurant
- mother son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
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- marriage
- marriage of convenience
- love triangle
- ironing bed sheet
- husband wife relationship
- father son relationship
- father in law son in law relationship
- father daughter relationship
- family relationships
- double life
- doctor
- detox
- bed
- arranged marriage
- anger
- alcoholism
- alcoholic
- closeted homosexual
- gay interest
- based on novel
Twinkle Cast & Characters
Hiroko Yakushimaru leads the cast as Shoko Koyama, with Etsushi Toyokawa as Mutsuki Kishida and Masahiko Tsugawa as Todushi Koyama. Directed by Jōji Matsuoka; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jōji Matsuoka
- Hiroko Yakushimaru as Shoko Koyama
- Etsushi Toyokawa as Mutsuki Kishida
- Masahiko Tsugawa as Todushi Koyama
- Yūsuke Kawazu as Yuzo Kishida
Also Starring in Twinkle
· 10 more- Mariko Kaga Chiaki Koyama
- Hatsuo Yamaya
- Michitaka Tsutsui Kon Fujishima
- Rie Shibata Waitress
- Kai Ato
- Yukio Ninagawa
- Kumiko Tsuchiya
- Masuyo Iwamoto Yuriko Kishida
- Satoko Ôshima
- Tomoko Oshima Misuho Ito
More from Jōji Matsuoka
More films directed by Jōji Matsuoka: Midnight Diner 2, Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad, Farewell, Kuro and Phantom of the Toilet.
Twinkle Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Cintilaçãob” and “Funkelnder Stern”.
- Also known as
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- Cintilaçãob
- Funkelnder Stern
- Kirakira hikaru
- Kira kira hikaru
- Centelha
- 星闪闪
- 星閃閃
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Movies Like Twinkle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Twinky, Melody of Our Love and The Enchantment.
Twinkle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Twinkle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Twinkle?
Twinkle runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Twinkle released?
Twinkle was released on October 24, 1992.
Who directed Twinkle?
Twinkle was directed by Jōji Matsuoka.
More films by Jōji Matsuoka Who is in the cast of Twinkle?
Twinkle stars Hiroko Yakushimaru as Shoko Koyama, Etsushi Toyokawa as Mutsuki Kishida and Masahiko Tsugawa as Todushi Koyama, among 14 credited actors.
Is Twinkle based on a book?
Yes. Twinkle is adapted from Twinkle Twinkle by Kaori Ekuni and Emi Shimokawa.
Does Twinkle have a post-credit scene?
No. Twinkle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Twinkle in?
The original language of Twinkle is Japanese.
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