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| Starting with his short film series KAMEMUSHI which was well-received at the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, young director Masanori Tominaga’s works like SHIRLEY TEMPLE JAPON screened at both domestic and international film festivals have continued to give birth to feverish fans. His highly skilled storytelling transports audiences right into the world of his characters. Artists in various fields have called him the hottest up-and-coming director. This film marks his feature debut. This comic, sometimes manic, suspense story revolves around a legendary national ‘animal’ treasure, a giant salamander named Kinjiro who is a mystery concealed in a riddle. |
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Behind the discord of four beautiful sisters, this entertaining film depicts with intense, somewhat wry humor, the entwining stories of the puzzling death of an actress, conspiracies and schemes between crime syndicates and the Kinjiro Foundation, as well as, love between a mother and daughter. The music of charismatic Naruyoshi Kikuchi of the Japanese jazz world makes this work overflow with charm. 2006 / 35mm /color / 98min / Japanese Produced by Tokyo Theatres / STYLEJAM / MUSIC ON! TV |
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