Memories Of Matsuko

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Memories Of Matsuko
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Jitendar Canth

Nominated for nine Japanese Academy Awards
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 130 mins
Retail Price: £14.99
Release Date: 2009
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
When the body of a female tramp is found in the park, her nephew, Shou, is called upon to clean out her abandoned apartment. He unwittingly embarks upon a surprising journey through the extraordinary life of his aunt, Matsuko, a starry-eyed female searching for her prince.

A collision of visually stunning hues and Bob Fosse-like musical set pieces, this Amelie-esque fairytale gracefully glides through the decades from the 50s to the 80s. Miki Nakatani displays an award winning performance as Matsuko, engaging the audience with her touching portrayal of life.

Special Features:
30 Minute Making Of Documentary
Film to Storyboard Comparison
Trailers

Video Tracks:
1.85:1 letterbox widescreen

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Japanese
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Japanese

Subtitle Tracks:
English

Directed By:
Tetsuya Nakashima

Written By:
Tetsuya Nakashima
Muneki Yamada

Starring:
Miki Nakatani
Eita
Yusuke Iseya
Teruyuki Kagawa
Mikako Ichikawa
Asuka Kurosawa
Akira Emoto
Gori

Music From:
Gabriele Roberto

Director of Photography:
Masakazu Ato

Editor:
Yoshiyuki Koike

Production Designer:
Towako Kuwashima

Producer:
Yutaka Suzuki