A Brief Parting
1996, Japanese.
The head of a flower arrangement clan murders her overbearing teacher and rival during a flamenco recital. The one thing Furuhata, who was in the audience, can't quite figure out is how the killer found her victim in the dark auditorium.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 27 March 1996
- Original title
- 古畑任三郎 しばしのお別れ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Koki Mitani
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The Disappearance of Furuhata Ninzaburo
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A Brief Parting: quick answers
What should I watch before A Brief Parting?
Watch The Laughing Kangaroo (1995) first.
What comes after A Brief Parting?
Next in the series: The Disappearance of Furuhata Ninzaburo (1996), Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP (1999), and The Terror of Dr. Kuroiwa (1999).
Is A Brief Parting worth watching?
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How long is A Brief Parting?
A Brief Parting runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does A Brief Parting have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is A Brief Parting on?
A Brief Parting isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 March 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Brief Parting?
If you liked A Brief Parting, try The Caveman's Valentine, Brand Upon the Brain!, Fedora.