Kúki ningjó
Directed by:
Hirokazu Kore'edaScreenplay:
Hirokazu Kore'edaCinematography:
Mark LeeComposer:
Katsuhiko MaedaCast:
Doo-na Bae, 井浦新, Itsuji Itao, Jō Odagiri, Mari Hoshino, Susumu Terajima, Kimiko Yo, Tasuku Emoto, Junko Fuji, Takashi Yamanaka, Tomomi Maruyama, 岩松了, 安藤聖, 竹井亮介, 桜井聖 (more)Plots(1)
A life-size Air Doll lives In a shabby apartment In Tokyo. She cannot speak, nor can she move. But she is the only companion her mIddleaged master has. He talks to her, puts her in a bath and makes love with her every day after he returns from work. This routine life Is dIsrupted when fantasy turns into really. The Air Doll suddenly comes to life, filled with a soul. When the Air Doll wanders into a video store1 her world Is forever changed. She meets Junichi, the clerk, and immediately fafls in love with him. The Air DoN begins working in the store and everyday, she and Junichi become closer, they go to the movie and explore the city together... Everything is going perfectly for the Air Doll, until one day when her hand Is accidentally cut and she begins to deflate In front of Junichi... (official distributor synopsis)
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My first encounter with the director, and it’s certainly an unorthodox story. An inflatable doll, tired of serving just one purpose, comes to life and starts expressing emotions. Du-na Bae delivers a stunning performance, turning the film into a beautiful, poetic piece. How often do you find a movie where an inflatable doll seeks emotions while the audience struggles to keep theirs in check? It’s a very touching film, showcasing Hirokazu Kore'eda’s mastery of blending poetry and realism, much like Menzel did in his time.
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