In a Distant Time (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2006, In a Distant Time is a fantasy, drama, adventure and animation film directed by Toshiya Shinohara, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. One rainy day, Akane crosses path with a kind young man who tacitly offers to her his coat. On their second encounter, he confesses that he has no recollection of who he is, his name or his past, but feels contented by just being with her. Besotted, Akane sets out to find his name, and to unravel his enigmatic connection with a famous cursed dance rumoured to kill anyone who attempts to perform it.
Who’s in it. In a Distant Time stars Tomoko Kawakami as Akane Motomiya, Takahiro Sakurai as Suefumi Ono, Naozumi Takahashi as Inori and Shin-ichiro Miki as Yorihisa Minamotono, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, In a Distant Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In a Distant Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of In a Distant Time tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In a Distant Time (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In a Distant Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In a Distant Time worth watching?
- In a Distant Time holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In a Distant Time?
- In a Distant Time stars Tomoko Kawakami, Takahiro Sakurai, Naozumi Takahashi, Shin-ichiro Miki and Tomokazu Seki.
- When was In a Distant Time released?
- In a Distant Time was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.