By Player (2000)

Name: By Player
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2000
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Naoto Takenaka, Keiko Oginome, Hideko Yoshida, Nobuko Otowa, Yasuhito Hida

2h 6m Japan

Drama Romance

Plot

A collection of vignettes showcases Taiji Tonoyama's life intertwined with film excerpts. Nobuko Otowa speaks directly to the camera, seemingly conversing with Tonoyama, as she reflects on pivotal moments in his journey. The narrative delves into Tonoyama's struggles with alcoholism, his complex romantic entanglements, and his contributions to cinema alongside director Shindo. Each segment paints a vivid picture of the artist's turbulent path, blending personal history with cinematic storytelling in a poignant exploration of creativity and personal demons.

Cast

Naoto Takenaka Keiko Oginome Hideko Yoshida Nobuko Otowa Yasuhito Hida Kagetora Miura Yuriko Hirooka Yûki Suzuki Hideyuki Kasahara Kuriko Namino Mitsuko Baisho Masayuki Shionoya Tokuko Watanabe Eimei Esumi Yoji Tanaka

By Player (2000)

Plot

Cast

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