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    Unique ID Code: 0000111744
    Added by: Jitendar Canth
    Added on: 8/1/2009 18:21
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    Memories Of Matsuko

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    Nominated for nine Japanese Academy Awards
    Certificate: 15
    Running Time: 130 mins
    Retail Price: £14.99
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    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:


    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

    Distributor:
    Third Window Films

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