Noruwei no mori

Dec 11 2010 Not Rated 2h 13m
Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Upon hearing the song "Norwegian Wood," Toru (Matsuyama) remembers back to his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend. As the two try, in very different ways, to contend with their grief, Toru forms a bond with another woman, Midori.

Written by

Haruki Murakami, Anh Hung Tran

Directed by

Anh Hung Tran

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

WOWOW, Kodansha, Fuji Television Network, dentsu, Sankei Shimbun, Asmik Ace, Sumitomo Corporation

Languages

Awards

4 wins & 9 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
12,952
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA