Sweet Bean Theatrical release poster Japanese あん Hepburn An Directed by Naomi Kawase Screenplay by Naomi Kawase Based on An by Durian Sukegawa Starring Kirin Kiki Release dates 14 May 2015 (2015-05-14) (Cannes) 30 May 2015 (2015-05-30) (Japan) Running time 113 minutes Country Japan Language Japanese Box office ¥234 million (Japan)