Harmful Insect
2002, Japanese. Directed by Akihiko Shiota.
13-year-old Sachiko is about to encounter the most difficult moments in her young life. Her father abandons her and her mother attempts to commit suicide by slashing her wrist. Her teacher, whom she relies on heavily, leaves for northern Japan to take another job. Other students start to gossip about Sachiko and her former teacher. Sachiko then drops out of school and attempts to find herself.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Akihiko ShiotaDirector
- Aoi MiyazakiSachiko Kita
- Yu AoiNatsuko Yamaoka
- RyoToshiko Kita
- Seiichi TanabeOgata
- Yuria HagaRumi
- Yusuke IseyaCofeeshop Guy
- Eihi ShiinaMusic Teacher
- Tetsu SawakiTakao
- Koji IshikawaKyuzo
- Ken MitsuishiMan with Cell Phone
- Takayo MimuraKazumi
- Kenjirou IshimaruMiddle-Aged Man in Convenience Store
Details
- Released
- 16 March 2002
- Original title
- 害虫
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kiyono Yayoi
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How long is Harmful Insect?
Harmful Insect runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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What movies are like Harmful Insect?
If you liked Harmful Insect, try Skin, Gracie, One Million Yen Girl.
Who directed Harmful Insect?
Harmful Insect (2002) was directed by Akihiko Shiota and stars Aoi Miyazaki, Yu Aoi, Ryo.