The Piano Forest
Originally released in 2007. The Piano Forest is a music/animation film. directed by Masayuki Kojima.
Starring Aya Ueto, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Mayuko Fukuda
Synopsis
Shuhei Amamiya transfers to Moriwaki Elementary filled with hope and ambition. But it doesn't take long before he gets picked on by the class bullies, and gets involved in a dare to play the mysterious piano in the forest. Igniting his meeting with an equally enigmatic child, Kai Ichinose, who seems to be the only one capable getting sound out of the thought to be broken piano.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (118 votes)
Box Office
$2M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aya Ueto
as Kai Ichinose (voice)
Ryunosuke Kamiki
as Shuhei Amamiya (voice)
Mayuko Fukuda
as Takako Maruyama (voice)
Chizuru Ikewaki
as Reiko Ichinose (voice)
Rica Matsumoto
as Daigaku Kanehira (voice)
Hiroyuki Amano
as Chinpira (voice)
Kazuko Kurosawa
as Hostess (voice)
Hiroyuki Miyasako
as Sousuke Ajino (voice)
Udo Suzuki
as Old Man (voice)
Junji Takada
as Judge (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $2,014,665
Production Companies
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Madhouse
- Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Piano Forest about?
Shuhei Amamiya transfers to Moriwaki Elementary filled with hope and ambition. But it doesn't take long before he gets picked on by the class bullies, and gets involved in a dare to play the myster...
Who directed The Piano Forest?
The Piano Forest was directed by Masayuki Kojima.
How long is The Piano Forest?
The Piano Forest has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Piano Forest released?
The Piano Forest was released on July 21, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Piano Forest?
The main cast of The Piano Forest includes Aya Ueto, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mayuko Fukuda, Chizuru Ikewaki, Rica Matsumoto.
Is The Piano Forest worth watching?
The Piano Forest has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.