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By the Time the Moon Rises

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A father and daughter in Japan climb to the top of a ridge to watch the moonrise. As they wail, an old man tells them his story. An adaptation of Tetsuya Takeda's story about the relationship between a Japanese child and an American soldier.

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What is By the Time the Moon Rises (1991) about?

A father and daughter in Japan climb to the top of a ridge to watch the moonrise. As they wail, an old man tells them his story. An adaptation of Tetsuya Takeda's story about the relationship between a Japanese child and an American soldier.

Who stars in By the Time the Moon Rises?

By the Time the Moon Rises stars Tetsuya Takeda (Old Farmer (voice)), Kohei Miyauchi (Grandfather (voice)), Michihiro Ikemizu (Boy (voice)), Yoko Matsuoka (Old Farmer as a Boy (voice)), Yukari Wasumi (Daughter (voice)). The film was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto.

How long is By the Time the Moon Rises?

By the Time the Moon Rises has a runtime of 45 min and premiered in 1991.

Where can I watch By the Time the Moon Rises?

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