Hal

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Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour
Release Year:
2013
Original Name:
ハル
Hal (2013) - Also known as ハル

Kurumi’s heart was broken by the sudden death of her boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. By melding futuristic technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, a brilliant scientist created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place – and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude.

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Filming Locations:

Hal (2013) - Trailer

Release Date:

08 Jun 2013

Language:

English, Japanese

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-14 – For Age 14 and Above

This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Programs rated TV-14 contains material that parents or adult guardians may find unsuitable for children under the age of 14. The FCC warns that "Parents are cautioned to exercise some care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended." Programs with this rating contain crude humor, drug/alcohol use, inappropriate language, strong violence (may include some amounts of blood and gore), and moderate suggestive themes or dialogue.

Director:

Ryôtarô Makihara

Writer:

Izumi Kizara

Main Actors:

Yoshimasa Hosoya, Yôko Hikasa, Mamoru Miyano, Tamio Ohki

Plot:

The story takes place in a technologically advanced society in which robots can be programmed to behave like a complete human. A robot is asked to replace Hal, who died in an accident, to help Kurumi, Hal's girlfriend move on in life. "Hal" struggles to understand the real Hal's past, Kurumi's affections towards Hal as well as the meaning of being alive.

Awards:

2 nominations.

Production:

Pony Canyon

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10