Wait and See
Originally released in 1998. Wait and See is a drama film. directed by Shinji Sōmai.
Starring Koichi Sato, Yuki Saito, and Tsutomu Yamazaki
Synopsis
A salaryman faces a major life change as his firm undergoes financial difficulties. To add to his troubles, a man claiming to be his long-estranged father shows up at his house requesting shelter. One of the best of Somai's seriocomic studies of the messiness of family life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Koichi Sato
as Hiroshi Nirasaki
Yuki Saito
as Mizuho
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Sasaichi
Shiho Fujimura
as Mizuho's Mother
Sumiko Fuji
as Kimiyi, Hiroshi's Mother
Tomokazu Miura
as Hiroshi's Brother
Kimiko Yo
as Wife of Hiroshi's Brother
Shinya Tsukamoto
as Doctor
Tsurube Shofukutei
as Shinto Priest
Takehiro Murata
as Sawachika, Hiroshi's Partner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Eisei Gekijo
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wait and See about?
A salaryman faces a major life change as his firm undergoes financial difficulties. To add to his troubles, a man claiming to be his long-estranged father shows up at his house requesting shelter. ...
Who directed Wait and See?
Wait and See was directed by Shinji Sōmai.
How long is Wait and See?
Wait and See has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Wait and See released?
Wait and See was released on December 19, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wait and See?
The main cast of Wait and See includes Koichi Sato, Yuki Saito, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Shiho Fujimura, Sumiko Fuji.