Hidetoshi Nishijima, Issei Ogata, Rie Miyazawa
Due to his Western name, Tony was shunned by other kids and spent a solitary childhood. Though gifted as an artist, his drawings lacked feeling, so as an adult, he carved a career as a technical illus...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 10, 2006
Stats: 289 reviews
I couldn't imagine how one of Murakami's stories could be captured on film. But I must say, that Jun Ichikawa did a great job! I loved how the characters seemed to belong in the clean and simple surroundings they were in. It was consistent with the way Murakami describes his char...( read more)
I think the film sticks too closely to its literary origins. I haven't read the short story this was based on, but it's clear from the constant voiceover narration, which got annoying pretty quicky, and the equally annoying scrolling transitions, that this was more akin to a com...( read more)
An extremely quiet movie, so if you're into action, this isn't for you. This one captures best the mix of loneliness, discovered love, and missed opportunities for connection -- all hallmarks of Haruki Murakami's fiction. The very last telephone hang-up touches the very core o...( read more)
A stunning 75-minute Japanese art piece. Conveys a powerfully tangible sense of loss and loneliness. In both concrete and existential terms, it dwells on what the dead leave behind and how the living carry on. A film which I'm glad exists.
Beautiful look at boredom is intricately simple and interesting. But the compelling start, ends up somewhat devoid of real story and leaves you feeling empty.
weird film I am not sure what the poitn was but If yo uare into weird asain films this is the one for you
Jun Ichikawa's quiet film has a power that resonates. It gives loneliness a cinematic canvas. full review
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