Tony Takitani

Japanese Title: Tony Takitani
Release Year in Japan: 2004
Release Year in the U.S.: 2005

Director: Jun Ichikawa
Casts: Issei Ogata (Tony Takitani), Rie Miyazawa (Eiko, Hisako)

Largely taken in simple two-person play format, the story depicts a man who has lived in solitary world, his love and the loss. Quietly pitched narration and clean minimalist cinematography carry the poetic pace of the film.

Sensitive expressions and the sheer beauty of Rie Miyazawa, as well as the photography-like pictures, are the fans' favorite points in this film.

Nominated in Foreign Film category of Independent Spirit Awards in 2005.
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"Eiga Seikatu" fan score (Japanese): 68% (Feb06)
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