The Ear Cleaner
Originally released in 2012. The Ear Cleaner is a drama film. directed by Hiroshi Horiuchi.
Starring Rina Sakuragi, Sow Hirosawa, and Akatsuki Nakata
Synopsis
A drama that presents a lively depiction of a woman plagued with unexplainable hearing problems who begins to look at herself in a new light when she starts working at an ear-cleaning parlor. Using ears as a motif, director Horiuchi Hiroshi delicately evokes emotional changes within young people.
As the result of a disaster, Ena (Sakuragi Rina) ends up breaking up with her lover and even suffers the cancelation of a promise of work. As she begins to be troubled from ongoing hearing loss of unknown cause, she finds a job at an ear-cleaning parlor through an old friend. Then one day Ena is reunited with Yoshinobu (Nakata Akira), who is drawn to her beautiful ears.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ear Cleaner about?
A drama that presents a lively depiction of a woman plagued with unexplainable hearing problems who begins to look at herself in a new light when she starts working at an ear-cleaning parlor. Using...
Who directed The Ear Cleaner?
The Ear Cleaner was directed by Hiroshi Horiuchi.
How long is The Ear Cleaner?
The Ear Cleaner has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Ear Cleaner released?
The Ear Cleaner was released on November 24, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ear Cleaner?
The main cast of The Ear Cleaner includes Rina Sakuragi, Sow Hirosawa, Akatsuki Nakata, Akira Nakata, Shinji Kasahara.