A Chorus of Angels 2012
A remote island off Hokkaido's coast becomes the backdrop for *A Chorus of Angels* (2012), a haunting drama-mystery directed by Junji Sakamoto.
Director: Junji Sakamoto
Cast
Sayuri Yoshinaga
Haru
Kyôhei Shibata
Yukio
Toru Nakamura
Abe
Mirai Moriyama
Nobuto
Hikari Mitsushima
Manami
Ryo Katsuji
Naoki
Aoi Miyazaki
Yuka
Eiko Koike
Manae
Ryuhei Matsuda
Isamu
Kōtarō Satomi
Hisashi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Chorus of Angels (2012) about?
The film follows teacher Kawashima Haru, who leaves a remote Hokkaido island after a student accident, only to return two decades later when a former pupil faces serious trouble. Her return unearths buried secrets tied to her past, forcing her to confront the ripple effects of her choices.
Who directed A Chorus of Angels?
Junji Sakamoto, known for his evocative storytelling in dramas like *Soredemo Boku wa Yatte Na*, directed *A Chorus of Angels*.
Who stars in A Chorus of Angels?
The film features Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kyôhei Shibata, Toru Nakamura, Mirai Moriyama, and Hikari Mitsushima in key roles.
Is A Chorus of Angels (2012) worth watching?
While not widely rated, *A Chorus of Angels* offers a gripping blend of drama and mystery, anchored by Yoshinaga's compelling performance. Its atmospheric setting and themes of guilt and redemption make it a standout for fans of character-driven films. The emotional depth and Sakamoto's direction justify the runtime for patient viewers.
How long is A Chorus of Angels?
The film has a runtime of 122 minutes.
About A Chorus of Angels (2012) — A Drama-Mystery Rooted in Memory and Redemption
A remote island off Hokkaido's coast becomes the backdrop for *A Chorus of Angels* (2012), a haunting drama-mystery directed by Junji Sakamoto. The story follows Teacher Kawashima Haru, who arrives on the isolated island to educate six students but is abruptly forced to leave after a tragic accident shatters the fragile peace. Two decades later, she receives devastating news: one of her former pupils has been entangled in a violent crime. Compelled to confront the past, Haru returns to the island, where echoes of old secrets and unresolved emotions threaten to drown her in a tide of guilt and redemption.
Sakamoto's atmospheric narrative weaves themes of memory, consequence, and the lingering shadows of youth. With a cast led by Sayuri Yoshinaga and Kyôhei Shibata, the film balances quiet introspection with the weight of unresolved mysteries, as Haru navigates a landscape where time hasn't healed all wounds. *A Chorus of Angels* (2012) lingers like a half-remembered dream—beautiful, melancholic, and impossible to shake.
