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Ritual

"Tomorrow is my birthday."

December 7, 2000 2h 8m 7.7/10 (90 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Ritual is a drama film. directed by Hideaki Anno. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Shunji Iwai, Ayako Fujitani, and Jun Murakami

Synopsis

A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young woman who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 7, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 2h 8m 128 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (90 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Tokuma Shoten
  • Studio Kajino Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ritual about?

A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young woman who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.

Who directed Ritual?

Ritual was directed by Hideaki Anno.

How long is Ritual?

Ritual has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).

When was Ritual released?

Ritual was released on December 7, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ritual?

The main cast of Ritual includes Shunji Iwai, Ayako Fujitani, Jun Murakami, Shinobu Otake, Suzuki Matsuo.