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Rain of Light

December 8, 2001 2h 10m 5.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Rain of Light is a drama/history film. directed by Banmei Takahashi. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Masato Hagiwara, Ren Osugi, and Sansei Shiomi

Synopsis

This documentary-style film recreates the infamous Asama Sanso Incident of 1972 wherein an extreme faction of the Students Allied Red Army holed themselves up in a mountainous cabin in the dead of winter. By the time the police finally caught up with them, it was discovered that they had murderously turned upon themselves in a bizarre extension of their radical philosophy. This event virtually marked the end of the Student Revolution.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 8, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rain of Light about?

This documentary-style film recreates the infamous Asama Sanso Incident of 1972 wherein an extreme faction of the Students Allied Red Army holed themselves up in a mountainous cabin in the dead of ...

Who directed Rain of Light?

Rain of Light was directed by Banmei Takahashi.

How long is Rain of Light?

Rain of Light has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was Rain of Light released?

Rain of Light was released on December 8, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rain of Light?

The main cast of Rain of Light includes Masato Hagiwara, Ren Osugi, Sansei Shiomi, Mansaku Ikeuchi, Nae Yuuki.