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  • 2013
  • Asmik Ace Entertainment
  • 2 h 14 m
  • 2013
  • Asmik Ace Entertainment
  • 2 h 14 m
The Great Passage

Summary Mitsuya Majime (Ryuhei Matsuda), a shy, eccentric young man, joins the Dictionary Editorial Department to help compile a new dictionary, "The Great Passage." Gradually, Mitsuya comes out of his shell while working with Masashi Nishioka (Joe Odagiri) and falling for Kaguya Hayashi (Aoi Miyazaki), the granddaughter of his landlady.

Directed By: Yûya Ishii

Written By: Shiwon Miura, Kensaku Watanabe

  • 2013
  • Asmik Ace Entertainment
  • 2 h 14 m
  • 2013
  • Asmik Ace Entertainment
  • 2 h 14 m

The Great Passage

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Summary Mitsuya Majime (Ryuhei Matsuda), a shy, eccentric young man, joins the Dictionary Editorial Department to help compile a new dictionary, "The Great Passage." Gradually, Mitsuya comes out of his shell while working with Masashi Nishioka (Joe Odagiri) and falling for Kaguya Hayashi (Aoi Miyazaki), the granddaughter of his landlady.

Directed By: Yûya Ishii

Written By: Shiwon Miura, Kensaku Watanabe

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80
Dec 12, 2013
Director Yuya Ishii takes a considerable step forward in terms of budget and ambition with this simple, sometimes sentimental yet wise and full-bodied comedy-drama, which movingly testifies to the ways in which dedication, focus and an extreme attention to detail can achieve something of lasting value.
By Justin Chang FULL REVIEW
80
Dec 12, 2013
Director Yuya Ishii, working off a gentle, finely textured script by Kensaku Watanabe (adapted from the novel by Shiwon Miura) takes his time telling this warm story of the 15-year creation of a definitive print dictionary, but it's a worthy journey.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 19, 2013
A compelling portrait of Japan's stagnant economy and its disheartening effect on younger workers.
By Inkoo Kang FULL REVIEW

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Production Company TV Tokyo, Shochiku, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Dentsu, Kôbunsha, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Television Osaka (TVO), Yomiuri Television, Asahi Shimbun, Filmmakers, Little More Co.
Release Date Dec 13, 2013
Duration 2 h 14 m
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Awards

Awards of the Japanese Academy
• 6 Wins & 12 Nominations
Kinema Junpo Awards
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations
Nikkan Sports Film Awards
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations

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