Directed by:
半野喜弘Screenplay:
Wei-yen YuCinematography:
池田直矢Composer:
Ryūichi SakamotoPlots(1)
In this hypnotic noir, tough guy Shima and rambunctious Makino develop an unusual bond over their mutual exile, as they separately fled Japan to Taiwan after botching jobs for the mob. The two head to the coast to lay low where they befriend fellow lonely soul Xiao En, but can they escape their criminal past? Wonderfully elusive with a spellbinding flow, the decidedly cool Paradise Next features charismatic performances, sublime cinematography, and an elegiac score by Ryuichi Sakamoto. (Chicago International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Japan
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It's Only Talk (2005)
Tokyo Family (2013)
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003)
Kaiser Chuang
Taiwan
Best movies:
The Tenants Downstairs (2016)
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Tears (2009)
Etsushi Toyokawa
Japan
Best movies:
Awaking (2006)
Love Letter (1995)
It's Only Talk (2005)
Nikki Hsieh
Taiwan
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Sean Huang
Taiwan
Michael JQ Huang
Taiwan