I Want to Be a Shellfish
Originally released in 2008. I Want to Be a Shellfish is a tv movie/war film. directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Masahiro Nakai, Yukie Nakama, and Yuki Shibamoto
Synopsis
1944, in the depths of World War II. Toyomatsu Shimizu is a completely typical barber from a remote sea-side town who lives frugally but happily with his wife Fusae and their five-year-old son. Eventually, though, the army beckons and he is drafted. One day an officer on the battle-field orders him to kill a captive U.S. soldier. Although Toyomatsu lacks the spirit to kill the man, and only wounds him in the arm, the victorious U.S. soldiers will not accept this, and Toyomatsu is arrested and tried as a war-criminal. And he receives the cruelest sentence possible...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- TBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Want to Be a Shellfish about?
1944, in the depths of World War II. Toyomatsu Shimizu is a completely typical barber from a remote sea-side town who lives frugally but happily with his wife Fusae and their five-year-old son. Eve...
Who directed I Want to Be a Shellfish?
I Want to Be a Shellfish was directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa.
How long is I Want to Be a Shellfish?
I Want to Be a Shellfish has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was I Want to Be a Shellfish released?
I Want to Be a Shellfish was released on September 22, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Want to Be a Shellfish?
The main cast of I Want to Be a Shellfish includes Masahiro Nakai, Yukie Nakama, Yuki Shibamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Magi.