The Name of the Whale (2015)

Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The junior high school boy with a zeal for finding fossils discovers the history of his hometown and experiences the changes around him. This is an ambitious work that depicts the land and time by blending various drama and documentary footage.

Director: Fumito Fujikawa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Yasutaka Watanabe
Editing: Fumito Fujikawa
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

high school, loner, outdoor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Name of the Whale about?
Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The junior high school boy with a zeal for finding fossils discovers the history of his hometown and experiences the changes around him. This is an ambitious work that depicts the land and time by blending various drama and documentary footage.
Who directed The Name of the Whale?
The Name of the Whale was directed by Fumito Fujikawa.
Who stars in The Name of the Whale?
The Name of the Whale stars Shunto Tanaka, Shunto Tanaka, Sanshiro Takehiro, Yuki Kimura, Masana Hirabuki.
How long is The Name of the Whale?
The Name of the Whale has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Name of the Whale?
The Name of the Whale is a Drama film.
What are the themes of The Name of the Whale?
The themes of The Name of the Whale include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.