Closed Note (2007)
Original title: クローズド・ノート
Closed Note is a 2007 Japanese-language romance movie directed by Isao Yukisada, with a running time of 2h 18m. It stars Erika Sawajiri, Yūsuke Iseya and Yuko Takeuchi.
Kae Horii moves into her new flat in an undisclosed area of Kyoto. While unpacking her belongings, she discovers a hidden compartment behind a inconspicuous mirror. In that compartment, Kae finds a notebook, that turns out to be a diary belonging to the previous tenant. Later that evening Kae starts to read the diary. The writer of the diary is Ibuki Mano, a young lady about to embark on her first year as an elementary school teacher. Ibuki is also in love with a man named Takashi, who may or may not hold similar feelings for Ibuki.
Quick answers
What is Closed Note about?
Kae Horii moves into her new flat in an undisclosed area of Kyoto. While unpacking her belongings, she discovers a hidden compartment behind a inconspicuous mirror. In that compartment, Kae finds a notebook, that turns out to be a diary belonging to the previous tenant. Later that evening Kae starts to read the diary. The writer of the diary is Ibuki Mano, a young lady about to embark on her first year as an elementary school teacher. Ibuki is also in love with a man named Takashi, who may or may not hold similar feelings for Ibuki.
When was Closed Note released?
Closed Note was released on 9 September 2007.
How long is Closed Note?
Closed Note runs 2h 18m.
Who made Closed Note?
Closed Note was directed by Isao Yukisada.
Cast
- Erika Sawajiri as Kae Horii
- Yūsuke Iseya as Ryu Ishitobi
- Yuko Takeuchi as Ibuki Mano
- Yuka Itaya as Hoshi Yamazaki
- Masaya Kikawada as Ryo Matsume
- Hiromi Nagasaku as Kanako
- Katsuo Nakamura as Kiichiro
- Saeko as Hana Ikeuchi
- Eisuke Sasai as Teacher Sagawa
- Tetsushi Tanaka as Kashima
- Urara Awata as Kimiyo's Mother
- Ai Yamaguchi as Kimiyo Mizuhara