Remembering the Cosmos Flower (1997)
Akiko returns to her home village in Japan after seven years in South America, where she contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion. The town, thick with paranoia, is quick to ostracize the ailing Akiko. With only her best friend and her mom in her corner, Akiko suffers awful discrimination at school and at home.
Director: Junichi Suzuki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: May 3, 1997
Cast
Screenplay
- Junichi Suzuki (Screenplay)
- Tetsuhiro Kosugi (Screenplay)
Music: Mamoru Samuragochi
Cinematography: Kazushige Tanaka, Kazuhiko Nara
Editing: Shuichi Kakesu
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
aids, hiv, discrimination
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Remembering the Cosmos Flower about?
- Akiko returns to her home village in Japan after seven years in South America, where she contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion. The town, thick with paranoia, is quick to ostracize the ailing Akiko. With only her best friend and her mom in her corner, Akiko suffers awful discrimination at school and at home.
- Who directed Remembering the Cosmos Flower?
- Remembering the Cosmos Flower was directed by Junichi Suzuki.
- Who stars in Remembering the Cosmos Flower?
- Remembering the Cosmos Flower stars Akane Oda, Mari Natsuki, Megumi Matsushita, Megumi Sakakibara, Rumi Sakakibara, Kai Shishido.
- How long is Remembering the Cosmos Flower?
- Remembering the Cosmos Flower has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Remembering the Cosmos Flower?
- Remembering the Cosmos Flower is a Drama film.
- Where was Remembering the Cosmos Flower produced?
- Remembering the Cosmos Flower was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Remembering the Cosmos Flower?
- The themes of Remembering the Cosmos Flower include: Social Commentary and Reflection.