Manatsu no Orion

Jun 13 2009 N/A 2h 0m
Action, War

The story of a Japanese sub's last mission during WWII.

Plot

World War II story alternates between the past and present, linked by a fateful song. Japanese sub I-77 battles an American destroyer off the coast of Okinawa. Before heading to war, the captain received a final present from his lover, the score to a song titled Manatsu no Orion. 64 years later, his granddaughter discovers the score and the significance behind the song.

Written by

Tsukasa Ikegami, Kenzaburô Iida, Harutoshi Fukui

Directed by

Tetsuo Shinohara

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

TV Asahi, Toho, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Languages

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
546
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA