Distance(2001)
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Distance Synopsis
On the third anniversary of a cult's failed chemical attack on Tokyo and their subsequent mass suicide, family members of those affected gather at the cult's former base on the shores of a lake to observe the anniversary of their loved ones' deaths.
Distance (2001) is a drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, released on May 26, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Arata Iura, Yūsuke Iseya, Susumu Terajima and Yui Natsukawa. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Writers:
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Producers:
- Masayuki Akieda
- Cinematographer:
- Yutaka Yamazaki
- Production:
- CineRocket, IMAGICA, TV Man Union, Engine Film
- Status:
- Released
Distance (2001) Trailer
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Distance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arata Iura
as Atsushi Mizuhara
Yūsuke Iseya
as Masaru Enoki
Susumu Terajima
as Minoru Kai
Yui Natsukawa
as Kiyoka Yamamoto
Tadanobu Asano
as Sakata
Azusa Takehana
as Azusa
Kenichi Endo
as Tamaki Yamamoto
Seminosuke Murasugi
as Miyamura
Baijaku Nakamura
as Detective Kikuma
Ryo
as Yuko
Kanji Tsuda
as Masaru's Elder Brother
Yorie Yamashita
as Minoru's ex-wife
Key crew
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, written by Hirokazu Kore-eda, produced by Masayuki Akieda.
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Distance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 62 ratings.
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Distance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Distance online?
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Distance (2001) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Distance?
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The main cast of Distance (2001) includes Arata Iura, Yūsuke Iseya, Susumu Terajima, Yui Natsukawa and Tadanobu Asano. The film was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Distance released?
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Distance was released on May 26, 2001 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is Distance worth watching?
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Distance (2001) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Distance?
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Yes. The official Distance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.