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DRAMA . 2002 . 1h 27m . Japanese . 7.8/10

Millennium Actress_

Original: 千年女優

"The magic of movies, the mystery of memory."

Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.

Starring Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama, Fumiko Orikasa
Box Office $38K
7.8/10
Rating
$38K
Box Office
1h 27m
Runtime
2002
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The magic of movies, the mystery of memory.

Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.

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Cast
Miyoko Shoji stars as Chiyoko Fujiwara (70's) (voice) in Millennium Actress.
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Year context
Millennium Actress was released 24 years ago in 2002.
Overview
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he...
Millennium Actress is a Drama, Animation, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 27m.

BOX OFFICE

$38K
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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Original Title
千年女優
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (979 votes)
Popularity
2
Box Office
$37,641

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Millennium Actress about?
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
How long is Millennium Actress?
Millennium Actress has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Millennium Actress?
The cast of Millennium Actress includes Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama, Fumiko Orikasa, Showko Tsuda, Shozo Iizuka.
How much did Millennium Actress make at the box office?
Millennium Actress earned $37,641 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Millennium Actress?
Millennium Actress has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 979 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Animation Romance Fantasy
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