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Kingyo
Genres
Drama
Overview
A university professor decides to go for a tour in Akihabara, guided by a young woman dressed up like a French maid. As they both walk through the streets of modern Tokyo, the man and the young woman gradually speak of a past they both share, and ultimately a painful love triangle that continues to haunt them. A poetic rumination in love, memories and loss told almost entirely with split screens.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
25 min
Release Date
2009-12-03
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Vote Count
14
Vote Average
6.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Lukino Fujisaki
Young Woman
Takao Kawaguchi
The Professor
Qyoko Kudo
Kyoko (as Amane Kudo)
Sadaharu Yoshida
Koh Ishibashi
Shusei Nakayama
Toru Hasegawa
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