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Midsummer's Equation 2013

Status
Released
Runtime
129 minutes
Director
Hiroshi Nishitani
Networks
TOHO, FILM, AMUSE
Where to Stream
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 45 votes CrimeDramaMystery Released
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★ 7.0/10
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What is Midsummer's Equation?

Topic: Film "Midsummer's Equation" (2013). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
129 minutes
Release date
Jun 28, 2013
Original language
JA
Origin
Japan
Studios
TOHO, FILM, AMUSE
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 45 votes
Episode runtime
~129 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
TOHO, FILM, AMUSE
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Topic: Film "Midsummer's Equation" (2013).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Midsummer's Equation (2013).
Release Date: 06/28/2013 (JP).
Genres: Crime, Drama, and Mystery.
Runtime: 2h 9m.
Actor/Character: Masaharu Fukuyama plays Manabu Yukawa (physicist-cum-detective).
Context: Fukuyama reprises this role from 2008's "Suspect X".
Plot Details:
Yukawa is invited to Harigaura for a presentation on Submarine Mineral Resources Development.
He stays at an inn.
A man (Tsukahara, another guest at the inn) is found dead on the bank of a port/outside the inn.
Yukawa unravels connections between the victim, the activist daughter of the innkeepers, and a boy named Kyohei (who comes to the inn for summer vacation and first appears on a train

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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Midsummer's Equation worth watching?

Midsummer's Equation holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Midsummer's Equation and when was it released?

Midsummer's Equation is a feature film with a runtime of 129 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

Who directed Midsummer's Equation?

Midsummer's Equation was directed by Hiroshi Nishitani.

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