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I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008) - Movie Streaming, Cast & Reviews

⭐ Rating: 8.3/10 from 3 users | 🎬 Genres: TV Movie, War, Drama
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I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008)

I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008)

1944, in the depths of World War II. Toyomatsu Shimizu is a completely typical barber from a remote sea-side town who lives frugally but happily with his wife Fusae and their five-year-old son. Eventually, though, the army beckons and he is drafted. One day an officer on the battle-field orders him to kill a captive U.S. soldier. Although Toyomatsu lacks the spirit to kill the man, and only wounds him in the arm, the victorious U.S. soldiers will not accept this, and Toyomatsu is arrested and tried as a war-criminal. And he receives the cruelest sentence possible...

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Duration: 2h 19min

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8.3 / 10 (3 votes)

Why Watch I Want to Be a Shellfish?

Critically acclaimed with a 8.3/10 rating, I Want to Be a Shellfish delivers an exceptional tv movie experience, featuring outstanding performances from Masahiro Nakai and Yukie Nakama. A proven favorite among TV Movie, War, Drama enthusiasts.

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Released in 2008, I Want to Be a Shellfish belongs to the genres TV Movie, War, Drama and has received a rating of 8.3/10 on The Movie Database with 3 user votes.

This 139-minute movie will immerse you in the world of tv movie. Directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa, I Want to Be a Shellfish has captivated a wide audience thanks to its exceptional quality.

Main Cast

Portrait of Masahiro Nakai as Toyomatsu Shimizu

Masahiro Nakai

Toyomatsu Shimizu
Portrait of Yukie Nakama as Fusae Shimizu

Yukie Nakama

Fusae Shimizu
Portrait of Yuki Shibamoto as Toshiko

Yuki Shibamoto

Toshiko
Portrait of Masahiko Nishimura as Nemoto

Masahiko Nishimura

Nemoto
Portrait of Magi as Shokichi Sakai

Magi

Shokichi Sakai
Portrait of Tetsuya Takeda as Takeuchi

Tetsuya Takeda

Takeuchi
Portrait of Ainosuke Kataoka as Captain Hidaka

Ainosuke Kataoka

Captain Hidaka
Portrait of Tatsuo Nadaka as Major Adachi

Tatsuo Nadaka

Major Adachi
Portrait of Isao Takeno as Sergeant Kimura

Isao Takeno

Sergeant Kimura

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Where can I watch I Want to Be a Shellfish streaming?

You can watch I Want to Be a Shellfish on various streaming platforms in the US: Check availability on major US streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and other legal services.

Is I Want to Be a Shellfish available in English (dubbed/subtitled)?

Yes, I Want to Be a Shellfish is available with English audio and subtitles on most streaming platforms. Please check the availability of English dubbing on your preferred platform.

What is the plot of I Want to Be a Shellfish?

1944, in the depths of World War II. Toyomatsu Shimizu is a completely typical barber from a remote sea-side town who lives frugally but happily with his wife Fusae and their five-year-old son. Eventually, though, the army beckons and he is drafted. One day an officer on the battle-field orders him to kill a captive U.S. soldier. Although Toyomatsu lacks the spirit to kill the man, and only wounds him in the arm, the victorious U.S. soldiers will not accept this, and Toyomatsu is arrested and tried as a war-criminal. And he receives the cruelest sentence possible...

Who are the main actors in I Want to Be a Shellfish?

The main cast of I Want to Be a Shellfish includes: Masahiro Nakai, Yukie Nakama, Yuki Shibamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Magi

What is the duration of I Want to Be a Shellfish?

I Want to Be a Shellfish has a duration of 2h 19min.

What is the rating of I Want to Be a Shellfish?

I Want to Be a Shellfish has received a rating of 8.3/10 based on 3 user votes.

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