The Hotel Venus movie poster

The Hotel Venus

September 10, 2004 2h 5m 8.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2004. The Hotel Venus is a drama film. directed by Hideta Takahata. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Miki Nakatani, and Teruyuki Kagawa

Synopsis

In a strange alienated world there is a secret hotel in a shabby diner called the Venus Café, harboring some unusual people where compelling secrets lie in each resident's heart. Torturing secrets that have broken their emotional boundaries in the past. In this bittersweet, heart-wrenching story, there lives a man by the name of Chonan (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) who lives in the attic and works as a waiter or handyman at the hotel. Room 1 is shared by two residents; an incapable alcoholic and an illegal doctor named Doctor (Teruyuki Kagawa) and Wife (Miki Nakatani) who used to be a nurse but now works as a hostess living in the hopes of Doctor's recuperation. In Room 3 lives a bubbly girl by the name of Soda (Jo Eun Ji), who came from a deserted town where no one flowers flourished and has a dream to open her own flower shop. Finally, Room 4, occupied by a challenging young boy by the name of Boy (Lee Joon Gi), who carries around a gun longing to become a strong man and wishes to some day.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 10, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 2h 5m 125 minutes total
User Rating 8.7/10 Excellent (3 votes)
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Box Office $5.9M Worldwide gross
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Revenue
$5,910,042

Production Companies

  • Venus Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hotel Venus about?

In a strange alienated world there is a secret hotel in a shabby diner called the Venus Café, harboring some unusual people where compelling secrets lie in each resident's heart. Torturing secrets...

Who directed The Hotel Venus?

The Hotel Venus was directed by Hideta Takahata.

How long is The Hotel Venus?

The Hotel Venus has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).

When was The Hotel Venus released?

The Hotel Venus was released on September 10, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Hotel Venus?

The main cast of The Hotel Venus includes Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Miki Nakatani, Teruyuki Kagawa, Cho Eun-ji, Lee Joon-gi.