Chicken Heart (2002)
Former boxer Iwano, teamed up with Sada and Maru, who live in the same apartment building, makes his daily living as a punching bag for drunken businessmen in some corner of the amusement quarters. The three have continuously avoided putting themselves in a situation that could tie them down, especially Iwano, who is totally clueless about what he wants to do with his life. One day, they receive notice that their apartment building will be torn down. As a compensation for the eviction, their remaining rent is considered as settled. Having lost their place to live, the three each try to find their way.
Director: Hiroshi Shimizu
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Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Iwano |
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Kiyoshiro Imawano as Sada |
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Suzuki Matsuo as Maru |
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Nobuyoshi Araki as |
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Ittoku Kishibe as |
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Toshinori Omi as |
| Sound | Keiichi Suzuki | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Masayuki Iwakura | Sound Designer |
| Production | Masayuki Mori | Producer |
| Editing | Chise Sanjo | Editor |
| Directing | Hiroshi Shimizu | Director |
| Art | Takayuki Nitta | Production Design |
| Writing | Hiroshi Shimizu | Writer |
| Camera | Hiroshi Takase | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Shinsuke Ohno | Assistant Director |