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Distance

20012h 12mHirokazu Kore-eda
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 58

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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.

Drama
LakeSadnessCultForestGrief

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What is Distance (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in Distance?

Distance stars Arata Iura (Atsushi Mizuhara), Yusuke Iseya (Masaru Enoki), Susumu Terajima (Minoru Kai), Yui Natsukawa (Kiyoka Yamamoto), Tadanobu Asano (Sakata). The film was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.

How long is Distance?

Distance has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2001.

Is Distance worth watching?

Distance holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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