A Quiet Life(1995)
静かな生活
Nobel Prize-winning author Kenzaburō Ōe's masterpiece now blossoms with the music of Hikari Ōe.
A Quiet Life Synopsis
A melodrama about the life of a mentally disabled young man and his devoted sister after their famous novelist father and housewife mother go to Australia on a business trip.
A Quiet Life (1995) is a drama film directed by Jūzō Itami, released on September 23, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Hinako Saeki, Atsuro Watabe, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Mihoko Shibata. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jūzō Itami
- Writers:
- Kenzaburô Oe, Jūzō Itami
- Producers:
- Seigo Hosogoe, Takashi Kawasaki
- Cinematographer:
- Yonezō Maeda
- Composer:
- Hikari Oe
- Production:
- Itami Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Quiet Life (1995) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Quiet Life before you stream it.
A Quiet Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hinako Saeki
as Ma-chan
Atsuro Watabe
as Iiyo
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Father
Mihoko Shibata
as Mother
Masayuki Imai
as Arai
Tamaki Ogawa
as Weather Forecast
Takao Okamura
as Danto
Nobuko Miyamoto
as Danto's Wife
- Yoshiyuki Omori
Yoshiyuki Omori
as Oh-chan
- Keita Tsukui
Keita Tsukui
Tokie Hidari
as Asakura
Tetsu Watanabe
as Water Bottle Man
Key crew
Directed by Jūzō Itami, written by Kenzaburô Oe and Jūzō Itami, produced by Seigo Hosogoe and Takashi Kawasaki.
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A Quiet Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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A Quiet Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Quiet Life online?
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A Quiet Life (1995) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Quiet Life?
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The main cast of A Quiet Life (1995) includes Hinako Saeki, Atsuro Watabe, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Mihoko Shibata and Masayuki Imai. The film was directed by Jūzō Itami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Quiet Life released?
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A Quiet Life was released on September 23, 1995 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is A Quiet Life worth watching?
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A Quiet Life (1995) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 9 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 A Quiet Life?
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Yes. The official A Quiet Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.