The Great Passage 2013
"Will The Great Passage ever be completed?"
In *The Great Passage* (2013), a tender-hearted yet socially awkward publishing employee named Majime discovers his true calling: the meticulous art of dictionary-making.
Director: Yuya Ishii
Cast
Ryuhei Matsuda
Mitsuya Majime
Aoi Miyazaki
Kaguya Hayashi
Joe Odagiri
Masashi Nishioka
Haru Kuroki
Midori Kishibe
Misako Watanabe
Take
Chizuru Ikewaki
Remi Miyoshi
Shingo Tsurumi
Murakoshi
Hiroko Isayama
Kaoru Sasaki
Kaoru Yachigusa
Chie Matsumoto
Kaoru Kobayashi
Kohei Araki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Passage (2013) about?
The film follows Majime, a socially awkward editor who finds fulfillment in compiling a monumental dictionary. As he joins a small team working on *The Great Passage*, their personal and professional lives intertwine, revealing the power and imperfections of language itself.
Who directed The Great Passage?
Yuya Ishii directed this heartfelt drama, bringing a sensitive touch to a story about dedication and small but meaningful victories.
Who stars in The Great Passage?
The film stars Ryuhei Matsuda as Majime, Aoi Miyazaki as his colleague, Joe Odagiri as the team's pragmatic leader, Haru Kuroki, and Misako Watanabe among others.
Is The Great Passage (2013) worth watching?
With its gentle pacing and emotional depth, *The Great Passage* is a rewarding experience for fans of character-driven dramas. Though not a commercial blockbuster, its themes resonate universally, offering a meditative escape into the beauty of words. It's a hidden gem for patient viewers.
How long is The Great Passage?
The film runs for 133 minutes, or approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes.
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About The Great Passage (2013) — A Quiet Love Letter to Words and Teamwork
In *The Great Passage* (2013), a tender-hearted yet socially awkward publishing employee named Majime discovers his true calling: the meticulous art of dictionary-making. Directed by Yuya Ishii, this gentle drama immerses viewers in the quiet passion of lexicography, where words become bridges between ideas and human connections. As Majime joins a small, dedicated team compiling *The Great Passage*, their shared mission reveals the beauty in precision, patience, and collaboration. Yet, the path to completion is far from smooth, filled with personal struggles and professional hurdles that test their resolve.
Atmospheres of warmth and introspection linger as the film explores themes of dedication, purpose, and the unspoken bonds formed through shared efforts. With a stellar cast featuring Ryuhei Matsuda as Majime and Aoi Miyazaki as his love interest, *The Great Passage* (2013) transforms an ordinary workplace into a stage for profound, everyday heroism.
