How old was Rinko Kikuchi in Sanmon yakusha?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In the movie Sanmon yakusha, Rinko Kikuchi was:

18 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Sanmon yakusha was launched:

January 1, 2000

And the date of birth of Rinko Kikuchi:

January 06, 1981

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Rinko Kikuchi might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.