Rent Memories of Matsuko (2006)
3.8 of 5 from 78 ratings
2h 10min
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- Synopsis:
- When the body of a female tramp is found in the park, her nephew, Shou, is called upon to clean out her abandoned apartment. He unwittingly embarks upon a surprising journey through the extraordinary life of his aunt, Matsuko, a starry-eyed female searching for her prince. A collision of visually stunning hues and Bob Fosse-like musical set pieces, this Amelie-esque fairytale gracefully glides through the decades from the 50s to the 80s. Miki Nakatani displays an award winning performance as Matsuko, engaging the audience with her touching portrayal of life.
- Actors:
- Miki Nakatani, Eita, Yûsuke Iseya, Mikako Ichikawa, Asuka Kurosawa, Gori, Shinji Takeda, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Gekidan Hitori, Magy, Shôsuke Tanihara, Takanori Takeyama, Masahiro Kômoto, Nagisa Katahira, Takuzô Kadono, Midoriko Kimura, Mari Hamada, Hirotarô Honda, Tetsu Watanabe, Aki Takejô
- Directors:
- Tetsuya Nakashima
- Producers:
- Yûji Ishida, Hidemi Satani
- Writers:
- Tetsuya Nakashima, Muneki Yamada
- Aka:
- Kiraware Matsuko no isshô
- Studio:
- Third Window
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Music & Musicals
- Countries:
- Japan
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 14/02/2011
- Run Time:
- 130 minutes
- Languages:
- Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Theatrical Trailer
- A 30 Minute of 'Making Of"
- Storyboard to Film Comparison
- Interview with Composer Gabriele Roberto
- Trailers of Others Third Window Films Titles
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Reviews (1) of Memories of Matsuko
A world classic - Memories of Matsuko review by CP Customer
What an incredible film. A surreal work of art. Disney-style special effects, but no Disney-style happy ending.
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