Toru
"In our near future"
Originally released in 2017. Toru is a science fiction film. directed by Jonathan Minard. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ai Kiyono, Yasu Suzuki, and Tatsuo Ichikawa
Synopsis
Toru centers on the story of a baby boy, named Toru, born with a fatal lung condition. As he only has a few days to live Toru’s parents sign him up for a trial experiment that would simulate a full life in a matter of days. The film follows Toru’s dream-like life simulation as a boy named Todd growing up in a New England suburb, and concludes in futuristic Japan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 2017
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- A24
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toru about?
Toru centers on the story of a baby boy, named Toru, born with a fatal lung condition. As he only has a few days to live Toru’s parents sign him up for a trial experiment that would simulate a fu...
Who directed Toru?
Toru was directed by Jonathan Minard.
How long is Toru?
Toru has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Toru released?
Toru was released on January 19, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Toru?
The main cast of Toru includes Ai Kiyono, Yasu Suzuki, Tatsuo Ichikawa, Tsukasa Kondo, John T. Mullen.