The Miracles of the Namiya General Store

2017 2h 9m JA

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★7.0TMDB · 50

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Synopsis

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In 2012, Atsuya and his 2 childhood friends do something bad and run into an old general store. They decide to stay there until the morning. Late into the night, Atsuya sees a letter in the mailbox. The letter is addressed to the Namiya General Store and the letter was written by someone to consult about worries. Incredibly, the letter was written 32 years ago. The mailbox is somehow connected to the year 1980. Atsuya and his friends decide to write a reply and place their letter in the mailbox.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ryosuke Yamada
Atsuya
Machiko Ono
Harumi Tamura
Toshiyuki Nishida
Yuuji Namiya
Nijiro Murakami
Shota Kobayashi
Kanichiro
Kohei
Kento Hayashi
Katsuro Matsuoka
Riko Narumi
Akiko Minazuki
Mugi Kadowaki
Seri

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ryuichi Hiroki
Writers: Hiroshi Saito
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, shot by Atsuhiro Nabeshima. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hani Mituhashi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ryosuke Yamada and Machiko Ono and Toshiyuki Nishida carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6298600 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ryuichi Hiroki directs. Atsuhiro Nabeshima behind the camera. Hani Mituhashi cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, shot by Atsuhiro Nabeshima. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Hani Mituhashi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Ryosuke Yamada and Machiko Ono and Toshiyuki Nishida carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6298600 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 9 themes, including "japan", "based on novel or book", "supernatural", "time travel".

The technical file

Cinematography: Atsuhiro Nabeshima
Editing: Hani Mituhashi
Production design: Tomoyuki Maruo
Runtime: 129 min · 2h 9m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): IIA
IMDB: The Miracles of the Namiya General Store (2017)

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Alunauwie2025-09-17
★ 10/10
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store blends time-travel and heartfelt storytelling through letters that connect lives across eras with warmth and wisdom. Despite its complex timeline, the film weaves each storyline into a touching and coherent whole, leaving a lasting emotional impact. It reminds us that every word of advice carries weight, and thoughtful guidance can change a person’s path for the better. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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