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Arita

200215mMovieDrama

ARITA is a short film told in pictures and in small moments. It is about a girl whose first friend is a small drawing named Arita, a cute nosed endearment she found everywhere. From her notebooks to her illustrations and school supplies,…

DirectorShunji Iwai
WriterShunji Iwai

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Cast · Directed by Shunji Iwai

RHRyoko Hirosue
Ryoko Hirosue

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Arita — streaming FAQ

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Arita hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 2002. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.