Thermae Romae (2012)
Original title: テルマエ・ロマエ
Thermae Romae is a 2012 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Hideki Takeuchi, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto and Masachika Ichimura.
The story follows a Roman architect named Lucius, who is having trouble coming up with ideas. One day, he discovers a hidden tunnel underneath a spa that leads him to a modern Japanese bath house. Inspired by the innovations found there, he creates his own spa, Roma Thermae, bringing in the modern ideas to his time.
Cast
- Hiroshi Abe as Lucius
- Aya Ueto as Mami
- Masachika Ichimura as Hadrian
- Kazuki Kitamura as Ceionius
- Kai Shishido as Antoninus
- Satoru Matsuo as Noboru Itami
- Katsuya as Marukusu
- Takashi Sasano as Shuzo Yamakoshi
- Riki Takeuchi as Tateno
- Takashi Sasano as Yamakoshi Shuzo
- Midoriko Kimura as Yumi Yamakoshi
- Bunmei Tobayama as Kishimoto