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Jellyfish
Genres
RomanceDrama
Overview
Based on 16-year-old writer Sarie Hinakura’s award winning story Jellyfish is centered around two adolescent girls disconnected from their immediate environment of school and mates. They first get together while staring into a jellyfish tank at a local aquarium. The relationship that ensues eventually faces tension from the divergent personalities of the two protagonists, one of whom explores a heterosexual relationship with a fellow student. Jealousy and the wrath of a lover spurned are inevitable spillovers.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
2013-08-31
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
0.833
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mio Ohtani
Yumi miyashita
Rumi Hanai
Kanako
Naomi Akimoto
Yû Chidai
Kotaro Kakimoto
Ryôsuke Kawamura
Hiroki Kawata
Rie Kuwana
Shinji Matsubayashi
Tsubasa Nakata
Takaaki Nomi
Megumi Okina
Mao Shimizu
Ryo
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