The Graduation (卒業) 22 years old

Asami, a junior-college student two months from graduation, lends a red umbrella one day to Mayama, a Psychology instructor. Her artlessly forward approach leaves Mayama embarrassed and confused. She has, in fact, been watching him for some time. Meanwhile Mayama’s girlfriend Izumi, unable to find her own place in his heart, has resolved to leave him. Seeing Mayama in torment, tied to his past, Asami decides to set his heart free. Set in present-day Tokyo, this story of the wandering and revival of souls beset by feelings of loss is brought quietly and gently to the screen by the outstanding talent of Nagasawa Masahiko.

Credits

The Graduation Cast

Name Character
Shinichi Tsutsumi He was 37, now 60 years old
Hiroyuki Kishi He was 24, now 47 years old
Rina Uchiyama She was 20, now 43 years old
Yui Natsukawa She was 33, now 56 years old

The Graduation Crew

Name Department
Masahiko Nagasawa as Director. He was 37 (now 59) years old Directing
The Graduation poster
The Graduation (22 years)

  • Release day: Friday, March 15, 2002
  • Runtime: 113 minutes