Maborosi
1995, Japanese. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
A tragedy strikes a young woman's life without warning or reason. She continues living while searching for meaning in a lonely world.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 October 1995
- Original title
- 幻の光
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshihisa Ogita
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What Maborosi is based on
Maborosi is adapted from a novel.
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Maborosi: quick answers
Is Maborosi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 216 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Maborosi?
Maborosi runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Maborosi have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Maborosi on?
Maborosi is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Maborosi?
If you liked Maborosi, try Moving, A Man, Rage.
Who directed Maborosi?
Maborosi (1995) was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and stars Makiko Esumi, Tadanobu Asano, Takashi Naito.
What is Maborosi based on?
Maborosi is adapted from a novel.