Third Wheel
Edo Period.Following his abrupt death, Gohei, a master carpenter, returns as a ghost to make peace with his wife, Sachi but finds out he is invisible.He must rely on Sakichi, his once-neglected apprentice gifted with psychic abilities.
The Nutevio profile
Nutevio DNA
How Third Wheel actually feels to watch, measured on the twelve core traits Nutevio tracks across every film and series.
Signature profile
Third Wheel reads strongest on Pace, Craft and Tension.
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Story overview
What It's About
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Edo Period. Following his abrupt death, Gohei, a master carpenter, returns as a ghost to make peace with his wife, Sachi but finds out he is invisible. He must rely on Sakichi, his once-neglected apprentice gifted with psychic abilities.
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The numbers
Box Office & Release
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- Release date
- Jul 1, 2023
- Runtime
- 0h 5m
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- Language
- Japanese
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