Fantasy · Japan · 2007 · 2h 11m

Mushi-Shi: The Movie

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Mushi-Shi: The Movie poster
Director
Katsuhiro Otomo
Cast
Joe Odagiri as Ginko Nao Omori as Nijirou Yu Aoi as Tanyu Makiko Esumi as Nui Reia Moriyama as Maho Makiko Kuno as Maho's mother
Crew
Takahide Shibanushi — Director of Photography Soichi Ueno — Editor Kuniaki Haishima — Original Music Composer Sadayuki Murai — Screenplay Katsuhiro Otomo — Screenplay Satoru Ogura — Producer
Synopsis

Mushi are beings in touch with the essence of life, far more basic and pure than normal living things. Most humans are incapable of perceiving Mushi and are oblivious to their existence, but there are a few who possess the ability to see and interact with Mushi. One such person is Ginko who travels from place to place to research Mushi and aid people suffering from problems caused by them.

Trailer Mushi-Shi: The Movie — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
japansupernaturalbased on manga
Key Collaborators
Katsuhiro Otomo Director Takahide Shibanushi Director of Photography Soichi Ueno Editor Kuniaki Haishima Original Music Composer Sadayuki Murai Screenplay Katsuhiro Otomo Screenplay Satoru Ogura Producer Keisuke Chiyoda Costume Design
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