Japan,
1998, 118 min
Directed by:
Takashi MiikeScreenplay:
Masa NakamuraCinematography:
山本英夫Composer:
Kōji EndōPlots(1)
This visual allegory of desperation and longing from director Takashi Miike chronicles the adventure of a Japanese businessman sent on a trip to a Chinese village where he discovers a girl with a haunting voice and a secret that allows men to fly. Environmentalism, human value and the perception of wealth are among the themes explored in this soul-searching drama. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Masahiro Motoki](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272232_a5f6ce.jpg)
Masahiro Motoki
Japan
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The Longest Night in Shanghai (2007)
Tekkonkinkreet (2006)
![Mako](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270494_551184.jpg)
Mako
Japan
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Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
Columbo (1971) (series)
![Renji Ishibashi](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/948/157948984_a7ec64.jpg)
Renji Ishibashi
Japan
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Land of Demons (1973)
![吉瀬美智子](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/780/158780655_f5cf37.jpg)
吉瀬美智子
Japan
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