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April Story

Romance • Drama • 1998 • 1h 7m

April Story movie poster

RATING★ 3.6

RUNTIME1h 7m

LANGUAGEJA

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

In spring, a girl leaves the island of Hokkaido to attend university in Tokyo. Once there, she is asked to reveal why she wanted to go there in the first place.

🎥 Production Details

Release Status: Released
Genres: Romance, Drama
Director: Shunji Iwai
Original Language: JA

🎭 Cast

Takako Matsu

Takako Matsu

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is April Story about?: In spring, a girl leaves the island of Hokkaido to attend university in Tokyo. Once there, she is asked to reveal why she wanted to go there in the first place.
Who directed April Story?: April Story was directed by Shunji Iwai.
When was April Story released?: April Story was released on March 14, 1998.
How long is April Story?: April Story has a runtime of 1h 7m.
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