Orochi - Blood
Originally released in 2008. Orochi - Blood is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Norio Tsuruta.
Starring Yoshino Kimura, Noriko Nakagoshi, and Mitsuki Tanimura
Synopsis
The story of Orochi revolves around the life of the Monzen family. Aoi Monzen, a famous, but aging, movie star and Kazusa and Lisa Monzen her two daughters. Aoi hopes for them both to take over her legacy as a star, but Kazusa does not live up to her expectations. The mother is always pitting the girls against one another competitively. As a result, as the years pass, the love the sisters shared grows to a hidden hatred. When another girl named Orochi saves the girl's mother from a terrible accident a bizarre chain of events is set in motion spanning many years. The atmosphere in their estate builds up until Orochi reveals a terrible truth that the family must keep hidden from the world. Orochi serves as the narrator of the story. The movie is based on a Kazuo Umezu manga series which ran from 1969 to 1970.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Video Company
- TV Tokyo
- Yahoo! Japan
- Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
- Toei Advertising
- Central Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orochi - Blood about?
The story of Orochi revolves around the life of the Monzen family. Aoi Monzen, a famous, but aging, movie star and Kazusa and Lisa Monzen her two daughters. Aoi hopes for them both to take over her...
Who directed Orochi - Blood?
Orochi - Blood was directed by Norio Tsuruta.
How long is Orochi - Blood?
Orochi - Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Orochi - Blood released?
Orochi - Blood was released on September 20, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Orochi - Blood?
The main cast of Orochi - Blood includes Yoshino Kimura, Noriko Nakagoshi, Mitsuki Tanimura, Taro Yamamoto, Kyūsaku Shimada.