The Boat to Heaven (2003)
Original title: 精霊流し
The Boat to Heaven is a 2003 Japanese-language movie directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Keizo Kanie and Keiko Matsuzaka.
A young boy, Masahiko Sakurai, grows up in Nagasaki where he sees the clear blue ocean everyday. His mother wants him to be a violinist. To make her dream come true, Masahiko goes to Tokyo to learn the violin, and stays with his aunt, Setsuko, in Kamakura near Tokyo. Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Masashi Sada's novel of the same name received the 21st Japanese Cinema Reconstruction and Promotion Award and the 46th Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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What is The Boat to Heaven about?
A young boy, Masahiko Sakurai, grows up in Nagasaki where he sees the clear blue ocean everyday. His mother wants him to be a violinist. To make her dream come true, Masahiko goes to Tokyo to learn the violin, and stays with his aunt, Setsuko, in Kamakura near Tokyo. Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Masashi Sada's novel of the same name received the 21st Japanese Cinema Reconstruction and Promotion Award and the 46th Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actor.
When was The Boat to Heaven released?
The Boat to Heaven was released on 13 September 2003.
How long is The Boat to Heaven?
The Boat to Heaven runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Boat to Heaven?
The Boat to Heaven was directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka.