Strange Circus(2005)
奇妙なサーカス
Reality is the mystery…
Strange Circus Synopsis
The erotic novelist Taeko is writing a morbid story of a family destroyed by incest, murder and abuse. Her assistant, Yuji, sets on a mission to uncover the reality of this story, but the reality might be too much to bear.
Strange Circus (2005) is a mystery, horror and drama film directed by Sion Sono, released on December 24, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Rie Kuwana, Masumi Miyazaki, Seiko Iwaido and Issei Ishida. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 214 ratings.
- Director:
- Sion Sono
- Writers:
- Sion Sono, Sion Sono
- Producers:
- Toshiaki Nakazawa, Toshiie Tomida, Toshihiro Satô
- Cinematographer:
- Yuichiro Otsuka
- Composer:
- Sion Sono
- Production:
- Sedic
- Status:
- Released
Strange Circus (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Strange Circus before you stream it.
Strange Circus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rie Kuwana
as Young Mitsuko
Masumi Miyazaki
as Mitsuko / Sayuri / Taeko
Seiko Iwaido
as Teenage Mitsuko
Issei Ishida
as Yuji
Fujiko
as Gozo's Mistress
- Madamu Rejînu
Madamu Rejînu
as Black Shadow
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Taeko's Editor-in-Chief
- Hiroshi Ohguchi
Hiroshi Ohguchi
as Gozo
Yuya Ishikawa
Mame Yamada
Keiko Yokomachi
- Erika Mine
Erika Mine
Key crew
Directed by Sion Sono, written by Sion Sono and Sion Sono, produced by Toshiaki Nakazawa, Toshiie Tomida and Toshihiro Satô.
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Strange Circus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 214 ratings.
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Strange Circus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strange Circus online?
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Strange Circus (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Strange Circus?
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The main cast of Strange Circus (2005) includes Rie Kuwana, Masumi Miyazaki, Seiko Iwaido, Issei Ishida and Fujiko. The film was directed by Sion Sono. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strange Circus released?
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Strange Circus was released on December 24, 2005 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Strange Circus worth watching?
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Strange Circus (2005) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 214 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Strange Circus?
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Yes. The official Strange Circus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.