Elemi (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, Elemi is an animation and romance film directed by Hideto Nakata, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. The silent scandal of a utility pole, secretly lighting the outskirts of the city. The story is set during the nostalgic time before cellular phones in Japan, and tells the love story of a human and a utility pole. Elemi the power pole becomes infatuated with electrician Mr.Takahashi. Pretending she is human, she decides to ring him. But this contact is forbidden in the law of power poles. Eventually, rumors spread all over town and Elemi is summoned to court.
Who’s in it. Elemi stars Tomoko Okumura as Elemi, Kazushi Watanabe, Kyozo Kudo and Shunsuke Kadowaki, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elemi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elemi tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elemi (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elemi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Elemi?
- Elemi stars Tomoko Okumura, Kazushi Watanabe, Kyozo Kudo, Shunsuke Kadowaki and Emurasta.
- When was Elemi released?
- Elemi was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.