The Discarnates(1988)
異人たちとの夏
Bizarre love for the undead, Driven ever closer to the brink of doom.
The Discarnates Synopsis
A recently divorced writer is reunited with the ghosts of his parents who died when he was a boy. However, every time he sees them he loses more life energy. Now, he must choose between starting a new life or staying forever in the past.
The Discarnates (1988) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, released on September 15, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Morio Kazama, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tsurutaro Kataoka and Toshiyuki Nagashima. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Writers:
- Taichi Yamada, Shin'ichi Ichikawa
- Producers:
- Kiyoshi Higuchi
- Cinematographer:
- Yoshitaka Sakamoto
- Composer:
- Masatsugu Shinozaki
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
The Discarnates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morio Kazama
as Hidemi Harada
Kumiko Akiyoshi
as Fusako Harada
Tsurutaro Kataoka
as Eikichi Harada
Toshiyuki Nagashima
as Ichiro Mamiya
Yūko Natori
as Kei Fujino
- Atsuko Kawada
Atsuko Kawada
as Junko Kawada
Bengal
as Taxi Driver
Takashi Sasano
as Dentist
Ryoichi Kusanagi
as Asakusa Barker 1
- Yuji Ogata
Yuji Ogata
as Asakusa Barker 2
- Kazuya Tokimoto
Kazuya Tokimoto
as Script Reading
Kenjirou Ishimaru
as Script Reading
Key crew
Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, written by Taichi Yamada and Shin'ichi Ichikawa, produced by Kiyoshi Higuchi.
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The Discarnates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Discarnates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Discarnates online?
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The Discarnates (1988) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT and Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Discarnates?
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The main cast of The Discarnates (1988) includes Morio Kazama, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Toshiyuki Nagashima and Yūko Natori. The film was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Discarnates released?
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The Discarnates was released on September 15, 1988 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Discarnates worth watching?
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The Discarnates (1988) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.