Japan Synopsis
ディスタンス
On the eighth anniversary of a cult's failed chemical attack on Tokyo and their subsequent mass suicide, family members of those affected gather at the cult's former base on the shores of a lake to observe the anniversary of their loved ones' deaths.
The 2000–2002 Japan Window
226 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Distance sits at position #94.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Distance premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
7.0
TMDB Rating
36
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier
Ranked #2,175 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (53rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #958 of 1,933 (top 50%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | CineRocket, IMAGICA, TV Man Union, Engine Film |
| Runtime | 2h 12m |
| Release Date | May 26, 2001 |
| IMDb | tt0278413 |
| Official Site | www.kore-eda.com |