FEATURE FILM

Norwegian Wood

6.4/10
TMDB250 votes
2010Original: Japanese134 min

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance
Cast: Kenichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi, Kiko Mizuhara, Reika Kirishima, Eriko Hatsune

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About Norwegian Wood

Norwegian Wood (2010) is a film in the drama, romance genres. Directed by Trần Anh Hùng. The cast includes Kenichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi, Kiko Mizuhara, Reika Kirishima.

Released
2010-09-30
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
134 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan, Netherlands
Production companies
Fuji Television Network, Sankei Shimbun, Sumitomo Corporation, dentsu, Kodansha, WOWOW, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Fortissimo Films
Writers
Trần Anh Hùng

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Audience reviews

6.4/10 from 250 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

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 choosing to live in…

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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 choosing to live in the aftermath of heartbreak. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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What is Norwegian Wood about?

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.

Who stars in Norwegian Wood?

Kenichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi, Kiko Mizuhara, Reika Kirishima, Eriko Hatsune, Tetsuji Tamayama. See the cast cards above for character names.

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