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Visitor Q (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Visitor Q is a 2001 comedy thriller directed by Takashi Miike, starring Ken'ichi Endô as Kiyoshi Yamazaki / Father, Shungicu Uchida and Jun Mutô. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $15,678 worldwide.

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Visitor Q (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Takashi Miike
Genres
Comedy , Horror , Thriller , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Visitor Q About?

The premise of Visitor Q without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a chaotic household where the mother is a heroin‑addicted prostitute beaten by her son, and the father—a former TV reporter—has an incestuous relationship with his daughter while filming his son’s abuse, a mysterious outsider known only as Visitor Q arrives. His presence forces the family to confront their twisted dynamics and ultimately steers them toward a fragile, unsettling equilibrium.

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Cast & crew

Visitor Q Cast & Characters

Ken'ichi Endô leads the cast as Kiyoshi Yamazaki / Father, with Shungicu Uchida as Keiko Yamazaki / Mother and Jun Mutô as Takuya Yamazaki / Son. Directed by Takashi Miike; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Visitor Q Plot Summary

What happens in Visitor Q from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a stark, uncompromising film, Kiyoshi Yamazaki and his family are pulled into a disturbing spiral after a mysterious outsider known as The Visitor enters their lives. The opening sequence centers on a troubling moment involving Miki Yamazaki, filmed by [Kiyoshi] as part of a documentary he is making about youth. The tension in the room hints at a household already fraying at the edges, and the Visitor’s arrival accelerates that unraveling in shocking ways.

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Full summary

The whole story of Visitor Q, scene by scene

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Box office

Visitor Q Box Office

Visitor Q grossed $15,678 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.7K

International
$15.7K
Videos

Visitor Q Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Visitor Q.

Visitor Q 2001 - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Visitor Q?

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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What is the profession of Miki Yamazaki at the beginning of the film?

Details

Visitor Q Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Bijitâ Q” and “ビジターQ”.

Also known as
  • Bijitâ Q
  • ビジターQ
  • Love Cinema Vol. 6
  • Bijitā Q
  • Gość Q
  • Посетитель Q
  • האורח קיו
  • 비지터 Q
  • 拜访者Q
  • ครอบครัวโรคจิต

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FAQ

Visitor Q FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Visitor Q, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Visitor Q?

Visitor Q runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Visitor Q released?

Visitor Q was released on March 17, 2001.

Who directed Visitor Q?

Visitor Q was directed by Takashi Miike.

More films by Takashi Miike

Who is in the cast of Visitor Q?

Visitor Q stars Ken'ichi Endô as Kiyoshi Yamazaki / Father, Shungicu Uchida as Keiko Yamazaki / Mother and Jun Mutô as Takuya Yamazaki / Son, among 7 credited actors.

How much did Visitor Q make at the box office?

Visitor Q grossed $15,678 worldwide.

Does Visitor Q have a post-credit scene?

No. Visitor Q has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Visitor Q in?

The original language of Visitor Q is Japanese.

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