Movie Description
解夏
(2004)Overview
Takayuki is an elementary school teacher in Tokyo. He is seized with Behçet's syndrome, and will gradually lose his sight. He resigns from his job and leaves his girlfriend, Yoko (Yuriko Ishida) to return to his hometown, Nagasaki, where his mother lives. Takayuki spends his days strolling around Nagasaki, to imprint familiar scenes on his memory. Yoko visits him and insists on staying. Takayuki has major concerns for her future, and his own life. He drives her away, for her own good. After days of affliction, the two reunite. The story leads to an emotive conclusion, the end of his spiritual journey.
Featured Crew
- Director : Itsumichi Isomura
- Producer : Daisuke Sekiguchi,Yoshino Sasaki,Neri Segawa
- Editor : Hani Mituhashi
- Cast : Takao Osawa,Yuriko Ishida,Sumiko Fuji,Arata Furuta,Tatsuo Matsumura,Seiichi Tanabe,Eri Watanabe
Cast
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Facts
Original Title解夏
Status Released
Release Information
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2004-01-17
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 53m
Production CompaniesFuji Television Network,Altamira Pictures,TOHO,dentsu,Gentosha
Genres
- Drama
