Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.
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Kenichi Matsuyama
Toru Watanabe
Rinko Kikuchi
Naoko
Kiko Mizuhara
Midori
Reika Kirishima
Reiko Ishida
Eriko Hatsune
Hatsumi
Tetsuji Tamayama
Nagasawa
Tokio Emoto
Storm Trooper
Kengo Kora
Kizuki
Takao Handa
Midori's Father
Shigesato Itoi
Professor
Director
Trần Anh Hùng
Screenplay
Trần Anh Hùng
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Revenue
$17,636,261
Production
Fuji Television Network, Sankei Shimbun, Sumitomo Corporation, dentsu, Kodansha, WOWOW, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Fortissimo Films
Alunauwie
February 28, 2026
Norwegian Wood tenderly portrays grief and emotional survival after loss, following Toru as he navigates trauma, memory, and complicated bonds with Naoko and Midori. Through restrained performances and symbolic storytelling, the film captures intimacy and sorrow with quiet depth, even if its pacing occasionally feels fragmented. Ultimately, it offers a reflective and melancholic experience about c...
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