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Beauty (2008) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Beauty is a 2008 drama film from director Toshio Goto, featuring Takatarô Kataoka, Ainosuke Kataoka and Kumiko Aso. It is 1 hour 49 minutes long and premiered on May 10, 2008.
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Set in a small Nagano village in the 1930s, the film follows Hanji, a young boy captivated by a local kabuki performance. Inspired by Yukio, Hanji learns kabuki with Utako. As they grow, they become skilled actors, performing in a final kabuki before World War II. After the war, Hanji returns to revive kabuki and restore the community’s spirit. In the 1980s, as he nears death, the villagers organise a final performance in his honour, where he performs “Tenryu Koishibuki” for Yukio.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty
When was Beauty released?
Beauty was released on May 10, 2008.
What is the runtime of Beauty?
Beauty has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in Beauty?
Beauty stars Takatarô Kataoka as Ogura Hanji, Ainosuke Kataoka as Yukio Katsuragi, Kumiko Aso as Utako Higashiura and Noritoshi Kashima as Masao Kinoshita. The cast also includes Hidekazu Mashima, Asae Oonishi, Hisashi Igawa and Satoshi Nikaido.
Who directed Beauty?
Beauty was directed by Toshio Goto. The screenplay is credited to Ryūnosuke Ono.
What genre is Beauty?
Beauty is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What movies are similar to Beauty?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Beauty include Kokuho (2025), My Neighbor Adolf (2022), All of a Sudden (2026), Blood and Bones (2004) and Girl in the Box (2016).
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