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The Human Chair

人間椅子

DramaCrime
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1997-04-19
1h 26m
JA
Released
KSS

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After seeing her husband off to work, the young author identified only as Yoshiko sets off to read the large collection of letters she received from other young authors. These are often letters containing samples of their work for critique. One large envelope contains a letter. The letter-writer does not provide his name. The letter is a confession of crimes. The letter-writer has no family or friends, and claims to be "ugly beyond description". He is a chair maker and loves his work and all the chairs he creates, even going so far as to claim some sort of intangible connection to his work.

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Stream The Human Chair online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and crime movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1997, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 2 viewers worldwide.

About The Human Chair

After seeing her husband off to work, the young author identified only as Yoshiko sets off to read the large collection of letters she received from other young authors. These are often letters containing samples of their work for critique. One large envelope contains a letter. The letter-writer does not provide his name. The letter is a confession of crimes. The letter-writer has no family or friends, and claims to be "ugly beyond description". He is a chair maker and loves his work and all the chairs he creates, even going so far as to claim some sort of intangible connection to his work. Running 86 minutes.

The Human Chair Cast and Characters

The cast features Misa Shimizu (as Yoshiko Shinozaki), Jun Kunimura (as Shoichiro Shimizu), Kazuhiro Yamaji (as Ningen Isu), Yasuko Mitsuura (as Tamie), and Naoko Amihama (as Young girl). Their performances are a major reason The Human Chair has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Human Chair

The Human Chair flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Human Chair online for free?

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How long is The Human Chair?

The Human Chair runs for 86 minutes (about 1.4 hour).

Is The Human Chair good? What's the rating?

The Human Chair holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Human Chair?

The main cast includes Misa Shimizu, Jun Kunimura, Kazuhiro Yamaji, and Yasuko Mitsuura, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Human Chair available in Japanese?

Yes — The Human Chair was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Human Chair released?

The Human Chair was released in 1997.

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What is The Human Chair about?

The Human Chair is a Drama/Crime film. After seeing her husband off to work, the young author identified only as Yoshiko sets off to read the large collection of letters she received from other young authors. These are often letters containing samples of their work for critique. One large envelope contains a letter. The letter-writer does not provide his name. The letter is a confession of crimes. The letter-writer has no family or friends, and claims to be "ugly beyond description". He is a chair maker and loves his work and all the chairs he creates, even going so far as to claim some sort of intangible connection to his work.

When was The Human Chair released?

The Human Chair was released on April 19, 1997. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. The film was produced by KSS.

Who stars in The Human Chair?

The Human Chair stars Misa Shimizu, Jun Kunimura, Kazuhiro Yamaji and Yasuko Mitsuura. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Human Chair available in HD?

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