Memories Of Matsuko
Nominated for nine Japanese Academy Awards
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 130 mins
Retail Price: £14.99
Release Date: 2009
Content Type: Movie
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.
Special Features:
30 Minute Making Of Documentary
Film to Storyboard Comparison
Trailers
Video Tracks:
1.85:1 letterbox widescreen
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Japanese
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Japanese
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Directed By:
Tetsuya Nakashima
Written By:
Tetsuya Nakashima
Muneki Yamada
Starring:
Miki Nakatani
Eita
Yusuke Iseya
Teruyuki Kagawa
Mikako Ichikawa
Asuka Kurosawa
Akira Emoto
Gori
Music From:
Gabriele Roberto
Director of Photography:
Masakazu Ato
Editor:
Yoshiyuki Koike
Production Designer:
Towako Kuwashima
Producer:
Yutaka Suzuki
Distributor:
Third Window Films
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