The Name (2018)
Original title: 名前
The Name is a 2018 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Akihiro Toda, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Kanji Tsuda, Ren Komai and Tamotsu Kansyuji.
Having failed with his business and gone absolutely penniless, Masao (45) divorced with his wife, and is currently leading a hopeless life in Ibaraki. One day, a mysterious high school girl, going by the name Emiko, showed up before Masao. Every now and then, Masao would be toyed around by Emiko, but little by little he started taking a liking to her loveliness. As days went by, Masao started opening up to Emiko, something that he rarely did to others. However, there was just something about Emiko, something that bothered Masao - that wouldn’t go away.
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What is The Name about?
Having failed with his business and gone absolutely penniless, Masao (45) divorced with his wife, and is currently leading a hopeless life in Ibaraki. One day, a mysterious high school girl, going by the name Emiko, showed up before Masao. Every now and then, Masao would be toyed around by Emiko, but little by little he started taking a liking to her loveliness. As days went by, Masao started opening up to Emiko, something that he rarely did to others. However, there was just something about Emiko, something that bothered Masao - that wouldn’t go away.
When was The Name released?
The Name was released on 30 June 2018.
How long is The Name?
The Name runs 1h 54m.
Who made The Name?
The Name was directed by Akihiro Toda.