The Days of Morisaki Bookstore

2010 1h 49m JA

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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After learning her boyfriend and colleague was already in a relationship and about to marry another colleague, Takako quits her job and falls into a slump. Her uncle, Satoru, offers her a job and room in his used bookstore in Jinbocho. Despite her initial lack of interest, Takako is slowly drawn into the world of books through contact with the customers who frequent the store.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Akiko Kikuchi
Takako
Takashi Naito
Satoru
Rena Tanaka
Tomoko
Toshinobu Matsuo
Hideaki
Ryo Iwamatsu
Sabu
Hisashi Yoshizawa
Kitaro
Lena Tanaka

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Asako Hyuga
Writers: Asako Hyuga
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Akiko Kikuchi and Takashi Naito and Rena Tanaka carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1714868 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Asako Hyuga directs. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Released 16 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Akiko Kikuchi and Takashi Naito and Rena Tanaka carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt1714868 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.