Moonlight Mask (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Moonlight Mask is a notable film directed by Itsuji Itao, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1947, during the war torn period of the Showa era. The story begins when a man, presumed to have been killed in battle, returns home. Who was this man? Before the war, he had a bright future ahead of him as the proficient and popular rakugoka (comedic story-teller), Usagi Morinoya. However, because of an injury sustained during the war, his face is covered in bandages, and he suffers from total amnesia. As if trying to recover his memory, the man only keeps mumbling in a hollow voice his trademark rakugo, "Sokotsunagaya".
Who’s in it. Moonlight Mask stars Itsuji Itao as Comic storyteller Morinoga, Tadanobu Asano as Taro Okamoto, Satomi Ishihara as Yayoi and Gin Maeda as Tenraku Morinoga, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonlight Mask page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight Mask (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moonlight Mask change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Moonlight Mask?
- Moonlight Mask stars Itsuji Itao, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Ishihara, Gin Maeda and Seiji Rokkaku.
- When was Moonlight Mask released?
- Moonlight Mask was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.