Heart, Beating in the Dark
"Cast and crew revisit unsettling story of outlaws on the run"
Originally released in 2005. Heart, Beating in the Dark is a drama film. directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
Starring Takashi Naito, Shigeru Muroi, and Shoichi Honda
Synopsis
This new version of Nagasaki's Yami utsu shinzô (1982) is neither a remake nor a sequel. It is both those things, and at the same time it is also a documentary, a portrait of the consequences of passing time, and an occasionally very funny reflection on what the hell the point is of all this filmmaking business anyway. Shigeru Muroi and Takashi Naito, back then young hopefuls willing to take chances, now among the most established and recognisable actors in Japan, return to play the roles they assumed in the 1982 film, each of their characters having gone their own way. Alongside, another young couple (Honda and the ever-brilliant Eguchi) find themselves in the exact same situation as their older counterparts 25 years earlier. Their paths cross, an opportunity arises: for the elder two to redeem part of their own lives, for the younger couple to find a helping hand in their darkest hour.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Office Shirous
- Bandai Visual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heart, Beating in the Dark about?
This new version of Nagasaki's Yami utsu shinzô (1982) is neither a remake nor a sequel. It is both those things, and at the same time it is also a documentary, a portrait of the consequences of p...
Who directed Heart, Beating in the Dark?
Heart, Beating in the Dark was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
How long is Heart, Beating in the Dark?
Heart, Beating in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Heart, Beating in the Dark released?
Heart, Beating in the Dark was released on October 2, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heart, Beating in the Dark?
The main cast of Heart, Beating in the Dark includes Takashi Naito, Shigeru Muroi, Shoichi Honda, Noriko Eguchi, Shunichi Nagasaki.