Counterfeit movie poster

Counterfeit

March 22, 2009 1h 34m

Originally released in 2009. Counterfeit is a drama/comedy film. directed by Yuichi Kimura.

Starring Mitsuko Baisho, Munetaka Aoki, and Yuichi Kimura

Synopsis

Kageko, a teacher in a small mountain village with a thriving Japanese paper industry, is visited by a former student, who proposes a plan to manufacture counterfeit money. She initially refuses, but eventually decides to join the project for the sake of the poor children in the village and her own mentally handicapped child.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 22, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Yoshimoto Kogyo
  • Bitters End
  • Cell
  • Little More
  • SIGLO
  • VAP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Counterfeit about?

Kageko, a teacher in a small mountain village with a thriving Japanese paper industry, is visited by a former student, who proposes a plan to manufacture counterfeit money. She initially refuses, b...

Who directed Counterfeit?

Counterfeit was directed by Yuichi Kimura.

How long is Counterfeit?

Counterfeit has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Counterfeit released?

Counterfeit was released on March 22, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Counterfeit?

The main cast of Counterfeit includes Mitsuko Baisho, Munetaka Aoki, Yuichi Kimura, Toshiyuki Itakura, Ryo Nishikata.