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Someone

Name: Someone
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-10-15
Cast: Takeru Satoh, Masaki Suda, Kasumi Arimura, Fumi Nikaido, Masaki Okada

2016 | 97 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

5 university students gather to exchange information on their job search activities. They encourage each other and post their thoughts & worries on Twitter, but behind that they have a lot on their minds. Takuto Ninomiya observes those around him. His roommate Kotaro Kamiya has a bright personality and communicates well with others. Mizuki Tanabe is Kotaro Kamiya’s ex-girlfriend. Takuto Ninomiya has feelings for his roommate's ex-girlfriend. Rika Kobayakawa is determined to land a job. Takayoshi Miyamoto is critical of job-seeking activities, but he later tries to get a job.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Daisuke Miura

Takeru SatohTakuto Ninomiya
Masaki SudaKotaro Kamiya
Kasumi ArimuraMizuki Tanabe
Fumi NikaidoRika Kobayakawa
Masaki OkadaTakayoshi Miyamoto
Takayuki YamadaSawa
Kisetsu Fujiwara
Kayano Masuyama
Kotaro Kakimoto
Kou Maehara