---
title: "Nobody Knows"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nobody-knows-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 2517
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 141
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Nobody Knows (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nobody-knows-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nobody Knows is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Engine Film, c-style, Bandai Visual. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A twelve-year-old shoulders his siblings' future when their mother vanishes."

### Why Watch
- Emotionally resonant drama
- Focused character study of a young caretaker

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy emotional tone may be challenging for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with abandonment and responsibility, making it suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intimate, somber, realistic, heartbreaking

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/nobody-knows-2004#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hirokazu Kore-eda
- **Networks / Studios**: Engine Film, c-style, Bandai Visual

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuya Yagira** as *Akira*
- **Ayu Kitaura** as *Kyoko*
- **Hiei Kimura** as *Shigeru*
- **Momoko Shimizu** as *Yuki*
- **Hanae Kan** as *Saki*
- **YOU** as *Keiko*
- **Ryo Kase** as *Hiroyama Jun*
- **Kazuyoshi Kushida** as *Yoshinaga*
- **Yukiko Okamoto** as *Eriko Yoshinaga*
- **Sei Hiraizumi** as *Tsukasa Nakanobu*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A twelve-year-old boy named Akira must care for his younger siblings after their mother leaves their small Tokyo apartment.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Akira, a twelve-year-old boy.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in a small apartment in Tokyo.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The film is rated PG-13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nobody Knows — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2517)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*