Typhoon Club

Offering a caustic immersion into the lives of disaffected junior high students on the cusp of adulthood, the film takes place over the 5-day period before, during, and after a ferocious, seemingly liberating typhoon, which six of the students endure while marooned in their school.

Tagline

“We're in the gym at midnight, we're in the eye of the typhoon!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Shinji Sōmai

Original Language

JA

What is Typhoon Club about?

Offering a caustic immersion into the lives of disaffected junior high students on the cusp of adulthood, the film takes place over the 5-day period before, during, and after a ferocious, seemingly liberating typhoon, which six of the students endure while marooned in their school.

Who directed Typhoon Club?

Typhoon Club was directed by Shinji Sōmai.

When was Typhoon Club released?

Typhoon Club was released on August 31, 1985.

How long is Typhoon Club?

Typhoon Club has a runtime of 1h 55m.

Where can I track Typhoon Club?

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