Japan Synopsis
ふたり
The Kitao family is coping with the loss of the eldest daughter, Chizuko, who was killed in a freak accident the year prior. When the other daughter Mika is suddenly in a dangerous situation, Chizuko returns as a ghost to save her; reunited with her sister, Mika begins spending time with Chizuko again.
The 1990–1992 Japan Window
107 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Chizuko's Younger Sister sits at position #39.
#1Chibi Maruko-chan
★ 9.0 · 1990
#2Yu Yu Hakusho
★ 8.6 · 1992
#3Tokyo Love Story
★ 8.6 · 1991
#4Sailor Moon
★ 8.4 · 1992
#5Moomin
★ 8.4 · 1990
#6Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
★ 8.2 · 1991
#7Ranma ½: The Movie 2 — The Battle of Togenkyo: Rescue the Brides!
★ 8.1 · 1992
#8Ziggy: Soreyuke! R&R Band
★ 8.1 · 1991
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Chizuko's Younger Sister premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,282 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (50th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,012 of 1,933 (top 52%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Galuk Premium, NHK Enterprises, PSC |
| Runtime | 2h 30m |
| Release Date | May 10, 1991 |
| IMDb | tt0101930 |