Someone's Gaze (2013)

Someone's Gaze (2013) poster

Aya Okamura has been working for two years and has begun living on her own for a job opportunity. With her mother working overseas as a doctor, her father is now living alone with the family's longtime pet cat Mii-san. One night, Aya returns from a long day at work, and as she rests on her bed, she reminiscences about the times the family had together. She remembers the sadness she felt when her mom went overseas, and the solace she felt when her father brought home Mii-san to give her comfort. Then, she receives a phone call.

Director: Makoto Shinkai
Genre: Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 7 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Daisuke Kashiwa
Cinematography: Makoto Shinkai
Editing: Makoto Shinkai
Production: CoMix Wave Films
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Visions of Future and Technology, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

alienation, coming of age, futuristic, slice of life, generation gap, solitude, anime, short film, office lady (ol)

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Someone's Gaze about?
Aya Okamura has been working for two years and has begun living on her own for a job opportunity. With her mother working overseas as a doctor, her father is now living alone with the family's longtime pet cat Mii-san. One night, Aya returns from a long day at work, and as she rests on her bed, she reminiscences about the times the family had together. She remembers the sadness she felt when her mom went overseas, and the solace she felt when her father brought home Mii-san to give her comfort. Then, she receives a phone call.
Who directed Someone's Gaze?
Someone's Gaze was directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Who stars in Someone's Gaze?
Someone's Gaze stars Satomi Hanamura, Shinji Ogawa, Fumi Hirano.
How long is Someone's Gaze?
Someone's Gaze has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Someone's Gaze?
Someone's Gaze is a Animation, Drama, Science Fiction film.
Where was Someone's Gaze produced?
Someone's Gaze was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Someone's Gaze?
The themes of Someone's Gaze include: The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Visions of Future and Technology, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.