Days in the Shade movie poster

Days in the Shade

August 7, 2003 0h 43m

Originally released in 2003. Days in the Shade is a documentary/drama film. directed by Shinji Aoyama. At just 43 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kyūsaku Shimada, Maho Toyota, and Tao Nashimoto

Synopsis

In modern-day Kanazawa, writer Tokuda Shūsei returns to his hometown and is quietly drawn to Okine, the daughter of a fading inn. Inspired by four of Shūsei’s works, director Shinji Aoyama (Desert Moon) transforms the inner world of a Meiji-era novelist into a meditative film that drifts between memory and the present, culminating in a luminous live performance that dissolves the boundary between art and life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 7, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 0h 43m 43 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Days in the Shade about?

In modern-day Kanazawa, writer Tokuda Shūsei returns to his hometown and is quietly drawn to Okine, the daughter of a fading inn. Inspired by four of Shūsei’s works, director Shinji Aoyama (Des...

Who directed Days in the Shade?

Days in the Shade was directed by Shinji Aoyama.

How long is Days in the Shade?

Days in the Shade has a runtime of 0 hours and 43 minutes (43 minutes total).

When was Days in the Shade released?

Days in the Shade was released on August 7, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Days in the Shade?

The main cast of Days in the Shade includes Kyūsaku Shimada, Maho Toyota, Tao Nashimoto.