Talking the Pictures (2019)

Name: Talking the Pictures
Genre: Comedy, History, Drama
Released: 2019
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Ryo Narita, Yuina Kuroshima, Masatoshi Nagase, Kengo Kora, Mao Inoue

2h 9m Japan

Comedy History Drama

Plot

In a quaint village a century ago, a local movie theater showcases silent films that captivate the community. A young man dreams of becoming a benshi, an artist who breathes life into these films through live narration. As he navigates the challenges of his ambition, he discovers the magic of storytelling and the power of cinema to connect people. The narrative beautifully explores his journey, reflecting on the art of performance and the profound impact of movies in a time when silence spoke volumes.

Cast

Ryo Narita Yuina Kuroshima Masatoshi Nagase Kengo Kora Mao Inoue Takuma Otoo Yutaka Takenouchi Naoto Takenaka Eri Watanabe Fumiyo Kohinata Yusuke Sugiyama Minami Kajihara Hitoshi Nonomura Sosuke Ikematsu