Movie

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines

★ 8.0(2)19991h 19m

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Good to know

Director: Satoshi Dezaki
Release date: 1999-07-27
Runtime: 1h 19m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Magic Bus

About Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines is a 1999 movie in the Animation and Drama genres, directed by Satoshi Dezaki, starring Nobuko Sakuma, Reiko Tajima and Kousuke Okano. It has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After being abused by her mother physically and mentally Asuka gets taken in by her grandparents. Slowly she learns her own worth as a human being and overcomes many obstacles.

Cast

Nobuko Sakuma

Asuka Fujiwara

Reiko Tajima

Shizuyo Fujiwara

Kousuke Okano

Naoto Fujiwara

Toshihiko Kojima

Yuki Masuda

Yukari Hishizu

Hiroshi

Themes & keywords

anime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines in Portugal?+

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines on Netflix?+

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines?+

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Who stars in Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines?+

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines stars Nobuko Sakuma, Reiko Tajima, Kousuke Okano, Toshihiko Kojima and Yuki Masuda.

When did Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines come out?+

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines is a 1999 movie directed by Satoshi Dezaki.

What genre is Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines?+

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines is Animation and Drama film.

Who directed Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines?+

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines was directed by Satoshi Dezaki.