Movie

Returning the Favor

★ 7.1(4)20061h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Ken Yoshida
Release date: 2006-03-22
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TBS

About Returning the Favor

Returning the Favor is a 2006 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ken Yoshida, starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Shinobu Otake and Chizuru Ikewaki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Returning the Favor in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kitahara Kazunori was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in the fall of his second year in high school, and thereafter spent a year and 10 months battling the disease. Although he studied hard for the university examinations and was successfully admitted to his first choice, [the prestigious] Tokyo University, he only managed to visit it for a day before passing away. After that, last January [i.e. 2005], Kazunori's mother compiled the thoughts he had left behind and published it as a book, and it was adapted into this drama. Even as Kazunori had to fight his serious illness, he received support from his friends, school teachers and family members, and had warm relations with many people. This drama illustrates the 1 year and 10 months young Kazunori persevered together with the people around him.

Cast

Kazunari Ninomiya

Kazunori Kitahara

Shinobu Otake

Mikiko Kitahara

Chizuru Ikewaki

Mio Sasaki

Ryo Katsuji

Takumi Makiuchi

Masanobu Katsumura

Hiroaki Sakaki

Takehiro Murata

Ichiro Kitahara

Shigemitsu Ogi

Takatoshi Agawa

Issey Takahashi

Masaichi Kitahara

Kei Tani

Principal Tanokura

Shunsuke Daitoh

Yōsuke Asari

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Returning the Favor in France?+

Returning the Favor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Returning the Favor on Netflix?+

Returning the Favor is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Returning the Favor?+

Returning the Favor has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Returning the Favor?+

Returning the Favor stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Shinobu Otake, Chizuru Ikewaki, Ryo Katsuji and Masanobu Katsumura.

When did Returning the Favor come out?+

Returning the Favor is a 2006 movie directed by Ken Yoshida.

What genre is Returning the Favor?+

Returning the Favor is Drama film.

Who directed Returning the Favor?+

Returning the Favor was directed by Ken Yoshida.