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Minazuki (1999)

Movie ★ 5.8 114 min

Drama

Akira's wife walks out on him, leaving him to confide in his gangster brother-in-law. Using only a cryptic note as a clue the two brothers go on a road trip to find his wife. After a series of violent encounters with strangers, Akira meets a prostitute. The pair start a relationship. After Akira finds his wife, he questions whether he still wants to be with her.

Rokurō Mochizuki Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 23, 1999
Runtime
114 min
IMDb
tt0210173
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Nikkatsu Corporation, Film City

Themes

Cast

Eiji Okuda Eiji Okuda Norio Suwa Kazuki Kitamura Kazuki Kitamura Akira Takami Yoshimoto Takami Yoshimoto Yumi Keiko Oginome Keiko Oginome Sayoko Takashi Saito Ogiwara Satoshi Shinohara Takaoka Yûrei Yanagi Yûrei Yanagi Abiko Yoshimi Tachi Yoshimi Tachi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Minazuki about?
Akira's wife walks out on him, leaving him to confide in his gangster brother-in-law. Using only a cryptic note as a clue the two brothers go on a road trip to find his wife. After a series of violent encounters with strangers, Akira meets a prostitute. The pair start a relationship. After Akira finds his wife, he questions whether he still wants to be with her.
Who directed Minazuki?
Minazuki was directed by Rokurō Mochizuki.
Who stars in Minazuki?
Minazuki stars Eiji Okuda, Kazuki Kitamura, Takami Yoshimoto, Keiko Oginome.
When was Minazuki released?
Minazuki is a 1999 drama film.
Where can I watch Minazuki?
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