Norwegian Wood

2010 2h 14m JA

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 242

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Synopsis

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Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kenichi Matsuyama
Toru Watanabe
Rinko Kikuchi
Naoko
Kiko Mizuhara
Midori
Reika Kirishima
Reiko Ishida
Eriko Hatsune
Hatsumi
Tetsuji Tamayama
Nagasawa
Tokio Emoto
Storm Trooper
Kengo Kora
Kizuki

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Trần Anh Hùng
Writers: Trần Anh Hùng
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan, Netherlands

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Japan, Netherlands.

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CAST

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203+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Trần Anh Hùng, shot by Mark Lee Ping-Bing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jonny Greenwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Kenichi Matsuyama and Rinko Kikuchi and Kiko Mizuhara carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1270842 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Trần Anh Hùng directs. Mark Lee Ping-Bing behind the camera. Jonny Greenwood scores. Produced in Japan, Netherlands. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Released 16 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Japan, Netherlands.
3203+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
4Directed by Trần Anh Hùng, shot by Mark Lee Ping-Bing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jonny Greenwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Kenichi Matsuyama and Rinko Kikuchi and Kiko Mizuhara carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1270842 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mark Lee Ping-Bing
Original score: Jonny Greenwood
Production design: Norifumi Ataka
Makeup / hair: Naoko Ikeo
VFX supervisor: Hajime Matsumoto
Sound: Philippe Amouroux
Runtime: 134 min · 2h 14m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $17,636,261
Original language: JA
IMDB: Norwegian Wood (2010)

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Alunauwie2026-02-28
★ 8/10
Norwegian Wood tenderly portrays grief and emotional survival after loss, following Toru as he navigates trauma, memory, and complicated bonds with Naoko and Midori. Through restrained performances and symbolic storytelling, the film captures intimacy and sorrow with quiet depth, even if its pacing occasionally feels fragmented. Ultimately, it offers a reflective and melancholic experience about choosing to live in the aftermath of heartbreak. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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