Suzaku
1997, Japanese. Directed by Naomi Kawase.
Depicts the life of a family in a remote Japanese timber village. Family head Tahara Kozo lives with his mother Sachiko, wife Yasuyo, nephew Eisuke and young daughter Michiru. Economic recession and failed development plans cause tragedy in the family.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 November 1997
- Original title
- 萌の朱雀
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Naomi Kawase
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Suzaku: quick answers
What should I watch before Suzaku?
Watch All Under the Moon (1993) first.
Is Suzaku worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Suzaku?
Suzaku runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Suzaku have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Suzaku. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Suzaku parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Suzaku yet.
Which OTT platform is Suzaku on?
Suzaku isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1997. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Suzaku?
If you liked Suzaku, try Little Forest: Summer/Autumn, Little Forest: Winter/Spring, Shoplifters.
Who directed Suzaku?
Suzaku (1997) was directed by Naomi Kawase and stars Jun Kunimura, Machiko Ono, Sayaka Yamaguchi.