A departure from his action packed Yakuza movies, `Kikujiro’ is a heartwarming story about a boy who lives with his grandmother and leaves her in search of his mother. On this trip he is accompanied by a man who is also his neighbor. Their road trip is what the movie revolves around. Director Takeshi Kitano (who also plays the lead actor) has created two wonderful characters that are the main pillars of the film.
A departure from his action packed Yakuza movies, `Kikujiro’ is a heartwarming story about a boy who lives with his grandmother and leaves her in search of his mother. On this trip he is accompanied by a man who is also his neighbor. Their road trip is what the movie revolves around. Director Takeshi Kitano (who also plays the lead actor) has created two wonderful characters that are the main pillars of the film.
A departure from his action packed Yakuza movies, `Kikujiro’ is a heartwarming story about a boy who lives with his grandmother and leaves her in search of his mother. On this trip he is accompanied by a man who is also his neighbor. Their road trip is what the movie revolves around. Director Takeshi Kitano (who also plays the lead actor) has created two wonderful characters that are the main pillars of the film.
Film for Thought - 26th September '12 - screening of Japanese film 'Kikujiro' at 6.30 pm
24 Sep 2012 to 24 Sep 2012Film for Thought – this Wednesday, 26th September ’12 at 6.30 pm Sachin Chatte will host the screening of ‘Kikujiro’
Film: Kikujiro (Japanese with English subtitles)
Directed by: Takeshi Kitano
Duration: 117 mins
A little about the Film:
A departure from his action packed Yakuza movies, `Kikujiro’ is a heartwarming story about a boy who lives with his grandmother and leaves her in search of his mother. On this trip he is accompanied by a man who is also his neighbor. Their road trip is what the movie revolves around. Director Takeshi Kitano (who also plays the lead actor) has created two wonderful characters that are the main pillars of the film.