Shikoku


1h 41m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Returning to their childhood home on the island of Shikoku, old friends Hinako and Fumiya learn that after they departed their 16-year-old friend Sayori drowned. Sayori's mother is convinced that her daughter is trapped in the spiritual world, and Shikoku is the gateway to this other realm. Hinako b

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Asmick Ace Inc.; Asmick Ace Inc.; Shikoku Production Group
Distribution Company
Cathay Film Organization; First Look Holdings; Toho Company Ltd.; Yw

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

Synopsis

Returning to their childhood home on the island of Shikoku, old friends Hinako and Fumiya learn that after they departed their 16-year-old friend Sayori drowned. Sayori's mother is convinced that her daughter is trapped in the spiritual world, and Shikoku is the gateway to this other realm. Hinako begins to investigate her friend's death and is visited more than once by Sayori's spirit. The closer Hinako and Fumiya get to the truth of Sayori's disappearance, the more they realize how frightening the truth may be.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Asmick Ace Inc.; Asmick Ace Inc.; Shikoku Production Group
Distribution Company
Cathay Film Organization; First Look Holdings; Toho Company Ltd.; Yw

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in Hong Kong August 1999

Released in United States October 26, 2004

Released in United States on DVD October 26, 2004

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (World Cinema) August 27 - September 6, 1999.

color

DTS Stereo (Digital Theater System)

Released in Hong Kong August 1999

Released in United States October 26, 2004

Released in United States on DVD October 26, 2004