Giovanni's Island (2014)
In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.
Director: Mizuho Nishikubo
Genre: Animation, Drama, History
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: February 22, 2014
Cast
- Masachika Ichimura - Tatsuo Senou (voice)
- Yukie Nakama - Sawako (voice)
- Kanako Yanagihara - Micchan (voice)
- Yusuke Santamaria - Hideo (voice)
- Kota Yokoyama - Junpei Senou (voice)
- Junya Taniai - Kanta Senou (voice)
- Saburo Kitajima - Genzou Senou (voice)
- Hiroshi Inuzuka - Chief (voice)
- Kaoru Yachigusa - Older Sawako (voice)
- Tatsuya Nakadai - Older Junpei Senou (voice)
Screenplay
- Shigemichi Sugita (Screenplay)
- Taiki Sakurai (Screenplay)
- Shigemichi Sugita (Original Story)
- David Wolman (Original Story)
Cinematography: Yumiko Nakata
Editing: Junichi Uematsu
Production: Warner Bros. Japan, Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAME), Production I.G
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, Pусский
Original Language: ja
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
dancing, friendship, island, loss of loved one, language barrier, tragedy, disaster, post war, anime
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Giovanni's Island about?
- In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.
- Who directed Giovanni's Island?
- Giovanni's Island was directed by Mizuho Nishikubo.
- Who stars in Giovanni's Island?
- Giovanni's Island stars Masachika Ichimura, Yukie Nakama, Kanako Yanagihara, Yusuke Santamaria, Kota Yokoyama, Junya Taniai.
- How long is Giovanni's Island?
- Giovanni's Island has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Giovanni's Island?
- Giovanni's Island is a Animation, Drama, History film.
- Where was Giovanni's Island produced?
- Giovanni's Island was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Giovanni's Island?
- The themes of Giovanni's Island include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.