Movie

The Day the Earth Moved

★ 9.0(1)19971h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Toshio Goto
Release date: 1997-01-01
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Tama Production

About The Day the Earth Moved

The Day the Earth Moved is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Animation genres, directed by Toshio Goto, starring Keiko Takeshita, Tetsuya Okazaki and Tetsuo Sakaguchi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Day the Earth Moved in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

January 16, 1995. Tsuyoshi Takahashi, a young student at Shiokaze elementary, is driven solely to get excellent grades. Because of this he often ignores those around him in his pursuit of perfection. Miho, a young girl in his class that wishes he would appreciate the people around him. Kazu a sickly and bed ridden classmate that lives near him. January 17, the 1995 Kobe / Hyogoken-Nanbu Earthquake strikes killing more than 6000 people and leaving 300 000 more homeless. Measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale, it was the largest Earthquake to hit Japan since the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. In the aftermath of the quake, Tsuyoshi's finds his priorities changing. Dealing with the death of one friend while helping another to cope with a very personal loss, Tsuyoshi is forced to mature into someone who can no longer ignore the suffering around him.

Cast

Keiko Takeshita

Tetsuya Okazaki

Tsuyoshi Takahashi

Tetsuo Sakaguchi

Keiko Yamamoto

Yoshiko Ohta

Koji Ishii

Kanako Kubo

Themes & keywords

earthquakeanimedisaster aftermathgreat hanshin earthquake

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Day the Earth Moved in Italy?+

The Day the Earth Moved is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Day the Earth Moved on Netflix?+

The Day the Earth Moved is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Day the Earth Moved?+

The Day the Earth Moved has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in The Day the Earth Moved?+

The Day the Earth Moved stars Keiko Takeshita, Tetsuya Okazaki, Tetsuo Sakaguchi, Keiko Yamamoto and Yoshiko Ohta.

When did The Day the Earth Moved come out?+

The Day the Earth Moved is a 1997 movie directed by Toshio Goto.

What genre is The Day the Earth Moved?+

The Day the Earth Moved is Drama and Animation film.

Who directed The Day the Earth Moved?+

The Day the Earth Moved was directed by Toshio Goto.