Hinokio (2005)

Hinokio is a Japanese science fiction fantasy movie directed by Takahiko Akiyama. It was released by Movie-Eye Entertainment in Japan on July 9, 2005.

In the film, a boy named Satoru Iwamoto is left temporarily confined to a wheelchair after an accident. Coupled with the recent loss of his mother his situation causes him to keep to himself in his room, unwilling to venture outside.

In response to his son’s reclusive behavior Satoru’s father, Kaoru, designs a special robot which Satoru can control from home and sent to school in his place. His classmates nickname the robot Hinokio and Satoru himself discovers love, happiness, and friendship through his experiences controlling it.

Movie info

Original title: ヒノキオ
Release date: July 9, 2005

Region 2 NTSC DVD (English subtitles)
Label: Shochiku (Japan)
Out: Jun 7, 2014
Buy: CDJapan
Region 3 NTSC DVD (English subtitles)
Label: Asia Video (Hong Kong)
Out: Dec 23, 2005
Buy: YesAsia US, YesAsia Global

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Featured Cast

Actor		Role
	Mikako Tabe
	Kanata Hongo
	Maki Horikita
	Masatoshi Nakamura
	Mieko Harada
	Misako Nagashima
	Riho Makise
	Ryo Kato
	Ryo Sato
	Ryoko Kobayashi
	Sachie Hara
	Yuki Murakami
	Yuta Murakami