The Actor (2016)

6.2/10 • 123 min • Romance Comedy Drama

Overview

Takuji Kameoka is a 37-year-old bachelor whose occupation is a “miscellaneous actor”. His only interest is drinking. One day he falls in love and his boring life begins to change. The film is based on the book “Actor, Takuji Kameoka” by Akito Inui, a five-time nominee for Japan’s most prestigious literary prize, the Akutagawa Prize. Satoko Yokohama, a much-admired up-and-coming newcomer, directs the film and we can immediately tell that she is a special talent, with a unique understanding that flows through to her actors and crew.

Cast

Ken Yasuda

Kumiko Aso

Shohei Uno

Hirofumi Arai

Shota Sometani

Kodai Asaka

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