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Preparation for the Festival

1975Movie1 h 57 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Tateo, young and neurotic, wishes to leave the village his mother has raised him in.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kazuo Kuroki
Written by
Takehiro Nakajima
Produced by
Kano Otsuka, Namio Miura
Music by
Teizō Matsumura

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Facts

November 8, 1975 · 1 h 57 min · Drama

Released
November 8, 1975
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Preparation for the Festival?"

Questions about Preparation for the Festival

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Where can I stream Preparation for the Festival?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Preparation for the Festival worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Preparation for the Festival okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Preparation for the Festival plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Preparation for the Festival in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.