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The Long Excuse

The Long Excuse

The Long Excuse
2016 2h 4m6.7

The Long Excuse

Drama
6.7

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A recently widowed writer whose wife died in a bus crash comes to terms with his grief—or lack of it—in caring for the children of a working man who also lost his wife in the same accident.

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DirectorMiwa Nishikawa
ScreenplayMiwa Nishikawa
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 14, 2016
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime2h 4m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.1 / 10
Votes36
GenresDrama
StudioAOI Pro., BUN-BUKU
Original永い言い訳

Photos2

Cast

Masahiro Motoki

Masahiro Motoki

Sachio Kinugasa

Pistol Takehara

Pistol Takehara

Yoichi

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Kenshin Fujita

Shinpei

Tamaki Shiratori

Tamaki Shiratori

Akari

Keiko Horiuchi

Keiko Horiuchi

Yuki

Sosuke Ikematsu

Sosuke Ikematsu

Kishimoto

Haru Kuroki

Haru Kuroki

Chihiro Fukunaga

Maho Yamada

Maho Yamada

Yuko

Eri Fukatsu

Eri Fukatsu

Natsuko

Izumi Matsuoka

Izumi Matsuoka

Kotoe Kurita

Hideto Iwai

Hideto Iwai

Suon Kan

Suon Kan

Shigeyuki Totsugi

Shigeyuki Totsugi

Yasushi Fuchikami

Yasushi Fuchikami

Jiji Bû

Jiji Bû

Katsuya Kobayashi

Katsuya Kobayashi

Tae Kimura

Tae Kimura

Makita Sports

Makita Sports

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Long Excuse

Where can I watch The Long Excuse?

The Long Excuse (2016) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Long Excuse about?

A recently widowed writer whose wife died in a bus crash comes to terms with his grief—or lack of it—in caring for the children of a working man who also lost his wife in the same accident.

Who directed The Long Excuse?

The Long Excuse (2016) was directed by Miwa Nishikawa. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 2h 4m, rated 6.7/10.

How long is The Long Excuse?

The Long Excuse runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.7/10 from 36 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is The Long Excuse worth watching?

The Long Excuse is rated 6.7/10 by 36 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.