I've Heard the Ammonite Murmur (1992)
Original title: アンモナイトのささやきを聞いた
Ammonites were a kind of snail-like precursor to today's mollusks, common in the seas of the Cretaceous period, many millions of years ago. They are among the most commonly found fossils, so they must have been extremely plentiful. In this meditative and largely unstructured first feature, a young geologist is traveling by train to visit his sister in the countryside after having received a disturbing and mysterious letter from her. As he travels, he remembers his childhood fixation with rocks, nurtured by his mother, and his very strong affection for his sister.
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Kenzo SaekiBrotherHiroko IshimaruSisterIchiko HashimotoMother
Takeo KimuraProfessorArinori IchiharaOld manKazuichi HanawaWorkerOji SuzukiWorkerMasayuki MoriWorkerTetsuya FujitaBrother as a boyMovie DNA
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What is I've Heard the Ammonite Murmur about?
Ammonites were a kind of snail-like precursor to today's mollusks, common in the seas of the Cretaceous period, many millions of years ago. They are among the most commonly found fossils, so they must have been extremely plentiful. In this meditative and largely unstructured first feature, a young geologist is traveling by train to visit his sister in the countryside after having received a disturbing and mysterious letter from her. As he travels, he remembers his childhood fixation with rocks, nurtured by his mother, and his very strong affection for his sister.
How long is I've Heard the Ammonite Murmur?
I've Heard the Ammonite Murmur has a runtime of 70 minutes.