Embalming(1999)
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Embalming Synopsis
Miyako, a young female embalmer, is called to restore the body of a recent suicide. While performing her duties, she pricks herself on a needle buried deep within the boy’s flesh. When the head is stolen during the night, Miyako begins a desperate search to recover it and finish her work, encountering organ harvesting, religious cults, and dark secrets from her own past along the way.
Embalming (1999) is a drama, horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Shinji Aoyama, released on July 30, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Reiko Takashima, Yutaka Matsushige, Seijun Suzuki and Toshio Shiba. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Shinji Aoyama
- Writers:
- Shinji Aoyama, Izo Hashimoto, Michiko Matsuda
- Cinematographer:
- Ihiro Nishikubo
- Status:
- Released
Embalming Cast & Crew
Main cast
Reiko Takashima
as Murakami Miyako
Yutaka Matsushige
Seijun Suzuki
Toshio Shiba
Kōjirō Hongō
Hitomi Miwa
as Rika Shinohara
Masatoshi Matsuo
Key crew
Directed by Shinji Aoyama, written by Shinji Aoyama, Izo Hashimoto and Michiko Matsuda.
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Embalming Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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Embalming – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Embalming online?
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Embalming (1999) is available to stream on U-NEXT. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Embalming?
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The main cast of Embalming (1999) includes Reiko Takashima, Yutaka Matsushige, Seijun Suzuki, Toshio Shiba and Kōjirō Hongō. The film was directed by Shinji Aoyama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Embalming released?
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Embalming was released on July 30, 1999 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Embalming worth watching?
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Embalming (1999) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.