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Ritual (2000)

Movie ★ 7.7 128 min

Drama

A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young woman who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.

Hideaki Anno Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 7, 2000
Runtime
128 min
IMDb
tt0269856
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Tokuma Shoten, Studio Kajino

Themes

Cast

Shunji Iwai Shunji Iwai Director Ayako Fujitani Ayako Fujitani She Jun Murakami Jun Murakami Bicycle Man Shinobu Otake Shinobu Otake Mother Suzuki Matsuo Suzuki Matsuo Man (voice) Megumi Hayashibara Megumi Hayashibara Woman (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ritual about?
A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young woman who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.
Who directed Ritual?
Ritual was directed by Hideaki Anno.
Who stars in Ritual?
Ritual stars Shunji Iwai, Ayako Fujitani, Jun Murakami, Shinobu Otake.
When was Ritual released?
Ritual is a 2000 drama film.
Where can I watch Ritual?
You can watch Ritual with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.