Shell and Joint
Originally released in 2019. Shell and Joint is a drama film. directed by Isamu Hirabayashi. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mariko Tsutsui, Keisuke Horibe, and Aiko Sato
Synopsis
Nitobe and Sakamoto are childhood friends who now work at the front desk of a capsule hotel. Nitobe has a particular fondness for philosophy and crustaceans. Sakamoto, meanwhile, is fixated on suicide. The capsule hotel draws a variety of guests, including a Finnish mother who has lost her child, a fugitive woman, and a researcher studying Daphnia. None of their lives ever intersect. They exist, but never cross, like cells in a capsule hotel. The themes of life and death are explored through a fragmentary view of the characters’ lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shell and Joint about?
Nitobe and Sakamoto are childhood friends who now work at the front desk of a capsule hotel. Nitobe has a particular fondness for philosophy and crustaceans. Sakamoto, meanwhile, is fixated on suic...
Who directed Shell and Joint?
Shell and Joint was directed by Isamu Hirabayashi.
How long is Shell and Joint?
Shell and Joint has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was Shell and Joint released?
Shell and Joint was released on April 22, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shell and Joint?
The main cast of Shell and Joint includes Mariko Tsutsui, Keisuke Horibe, Aiko Sato, Hiromi Kitagawa, Atsuko Sudo.