Tokyo Polka (1997)
The opening bust-shot, with its frequent use of cut-away shots and blurred dialogue, is like a campus version of Ozu's films. As the story progresses, however, the film itself breaks away from a style that was as borrowed (but still very fitting) as the protagonist. The way the film acquires its own rhythm and flavour is more than just a pleasurable experience, it is a cinematic pleasure.
Director:
Daishi Kobayashi
Writer:
Daishi Kobayashi
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Marimo Osasa as |
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Toshihide Suzuki as |
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Yuko Kanda as |
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Kenichiro Yoshida as |
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Yukie Sumino as |
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Yuko Tomima as |
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Fumiyuki Ota as |
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Shinichiro Goto as |
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Shoji Tanaka as |
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Kenji Morotomi as |
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Ryohei Sato as |
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Kanako Yamaguchi as |
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Sei Ando as |
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Azumi Aiya as |
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Jun Nishinoh as |
| Directing | Daishi Kobayashi | Director |
| Writing | Daishi Kobayashi | Screenplay |
| Crew | Fumi Hatagaki | Catering |
| Crew | Maki Ishihara | Catering |