Summer of Ubume(2005)
姑獲鳥の夏
Summer of Ubume Synopsis
Kyogokudo is a used book seller who doubles as an onmyouji, or Heian style occultist. His friend Sekiguchi brings him the story of a woman who has been pregnant for twenty months. Sekiguchi investigates further with the help of his friend Enokizu, a detective with the unusual ability to see people's memories. They are hired by the impossibly pregnant woman's sister to find the woman's missing husband and lay this whole matter to rest. In the end, they need the help of Kyogokudo to exorcise the family curse.
Summer of Ubume (2005) is a thriller and horror film directed by Akio Jissoji, released on July 15, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Masatoshi Nagase, Hiroshi Abe and Hiroyuki Miyasako. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Akio Jissoji
- Writers:
- Natsuhiko Kyogoku, Shin'ichi Inotsume
- Producers:
- Satoru Ogura, Yuji Kanda
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Nakabori
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Nippon Herald Films, Geneon Entertainment, dentsu, Tokyu Recreation, Ogura Office, Nikkatsu Studio
- Status:
- Released
Summer of Ubume Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shinichi Tsutsumi
as Kyogokudo (Akihiko Chuzenji)
Masatoshi Nagase
as Tatsumi Sekiguchi
Hiroshi Abe
as Reijiro Enokizu
Hiroyuki Miyasako
as Shutaro Kiba
Tomoyo Harada
as Ryoko Kuonji / Kyoko Kuonji
Rena Tanaka
as Atsuko Chuzenji
Suzuki Matsuo
as Naito
- Toshiaki Megumi
Toshiaki Megumi
as Makio Kuonji
Susumu Terajima
as Goichi Harasawa
Natsuhiko Kyogoku
as Disabled veteran (Shigeru Mizuki)
Chisako Hara
as Tomiko Sawada
Noboru Mitani
as Kamishibai storyteller
Key crew
Directed by Akio Jissoji, written by Natsuhiko Kyogoku and Shin'ichi Inotsume, produced by Satoru Ogura and Yuji Kanda.
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Summer of Ubume Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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Summer of Ubume – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Summer of Ubume?
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The main cast of Summer of Ubume (2005) includes Shinichi Tsutsumi, Masatoshi Nagase, Hiroshi Abe, Hiroyuki Miyasako and Tomoyo Harada. The film was directed by Akio Jissoji. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Summer of Ubume released?
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Summer of Ubume was released on July 15, 2005 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Summer of Ubume worth watching?
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Summer of Ubume (2005) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.